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Summary: At long last, on DVD...
Review: This is quite simply my favorite movie about teenagers. What sets it apart from the rest of the pack is the fact that it's realistic and doesn't rely on horny teenagers a la "Porky's" to get laughs. This is a true, genuine film about kids in love.The brilliant John Cusack stars as Lloyd Dobler, who asks out the class brain, Diane Court (played by Ione Skye) the day after graduation. A unique relationship begins, complicated by Diane's overprotective father, her impending move to England and Lloyd's general lack of direction. It's hilarious and moving at the same time. There's a reason why this has become a cult classic. There are so many great moments. Lloyd's friend Cory singing all her songs about Joe; Lloyd's speech about kick boxing; Joe badly singing a Whitney Houston song at the graduation ceremony; Lloyd's meeting with the guys at the Gas'n'Sip; Lloyd's first "photo op" with Diane; and so on. Those of you who think crap like "She's All That" constitutes an honest, funny movie about high school...think again. This is the real deal. The DVD is worth the wait...there's wonderful audio commentary from Cameron Crowe, John Cusack and Ione Skye; featurettes, deleted scenes, extended scenes and much more. If you're a fan of this movie or are discovering it for the first time, check it out. If you love the work of director Cameron Crowe or anything John Cusack has ever starred in, check it out. "High Fidelity" fans will eat this up. What are you waiting for?
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Summary: Good Movies Must Be a Cusack Tradition
Review: "Say Anything" pinpoints a different kind of 80s love story movie, with less ridiculous attempts at comedy and more of a meaningfull plot. John Cusack spent most of the 80s spinning out classic teenaged comedy, but cuts down on the often needless immature and spastic humor in this movie. His trademark I think is his nervous and eager personality as the classic underachiever. Playing C student Lloyd Dobbler about to graduate from high school, he falls helplessly in love with the shy and lacking of self-esteem validictorian Diane Cort, played by Ione Skye. Lloyd lives with his sister Constance, a single mother and an un-credited part played by John's sister Joan Cusack, and focuses his life around kick-boxing. Lloyd and Diane wind up falling in love despite their differences, but are torn apart by the legal troubles of Diane's father, played excellently by John Mahoney. The movie centers around Cusack's determination to hold on to his relationship with Skye, doing everything it takes for them to stay together. The performances and original storyline are what make "Say Anything" great, and the movie is full of scenes that will never die. Scenes like Cusack holding a radio above his head outside Skye's bedroom window one night playing "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel. No one by John Cusack could've done something better and more effective in a film. "Say Anything" in my mind is a new classic, a movie worth having when the box office keeps pucking up the same romantic attempt at garbage every year, I give the movie 5 stars.
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Summary: This is simply a classic
Review: This movie featuring John Cusack is one of my favorites simply because of the fact that the acting is so real and unbelieveably good. John and his co-star for me the newcomer Ione Skye were such good on screen performances it was as if almost they weren't acting. The plot consisted of them graduating and deciding what was ahead for them. for alot of people they don't get why this film is named Say Anything. Say Anything is the relationship that is between the father and the daughter ion this movie.
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Summary: Cameron Crowe's Masterpiece
Review: I don't know if it's just me, but writer/director Cameron Crowe always seems to hit the mark. Whether it be his first effort at writing a Script (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), his second directorial effort (Singles), and the absolutely fabulous Jerry Maguire and this year's sure fire Best Picture, Almost Famous. Unlike most films, which begin with a screenplay, producer, James L. Brooks asked Cameron Crowe to write the story in prose first. The result was a 90-page novella that became the outline for the film, and from which Crowe wrote the final screenplay. This movie stars John Cusack (who must have been about 19) as Lloyd Dobler, an eternal optimist who seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court (Ione Skye). He surprises just about everyone-including himself-when she returns the sentiment. But Diane's over possessive, divorced Dad (John Mahoney) doesn't approve and it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all. This is my favourite movie by Cameron Crowe. As with all his movies, the dialogue is true to life and flows. Every aspect of this film borders on unbelievable brilliance. John Cusack is terrific as Lloyd Dobler, the sweetest guy in the whole world. He's one of those guys that girls would love to have, but one of those guys that guys would love to be. The situations are true to life situations teens would absolutely be put in (I love watching Lloyd make his first phone call to Diane -- it reminded me of me) Ione Skye is also great as the object of Lloyd's affection torn between her love for her father and her love for Lloyd. Besides being Cameron Crowe's best film, this movie also sports the greatest love scene of all time (I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it), and can give inspiration to any guy who has ever wanted a girl as much as Lloyd. Guaranteed though, after seeing this particular scene, be prepared to fall in love with Peter Gabriel's Song "In Your Eyes". If you haven't read through all of this (if you got bored, I don't blame you), just read this last paragraph. This is a terrific movie. One that you can watch over and over again without getting tired of it. If you haven't seen it, you are indeed missing out. Roger Ebert declared it one of the best films of the year in 1989. - "We just don't want to see you get hurt" "I wanna get hurt"
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Summary: A chick flick that guys can enjoy
Review: I usually detest "chick flicks" and all of their ilk. Ergo, I waited 14 years before watching "Say Anything...", Cameron Crowe's 1989 directorial debut. I finally gave in after seeing part of it while staying at a hotel while traveling, and fell in love with this movie. I can now see why people call it a classic. I won't regurgitate the plot, I think you can figure it out for yourself. It's the classic "boy meets girl" sort of love story, except that the dialogue and situations are much more realistic than you find in most love stories produced by the Hollywood movie machine. You really feel the yearning need that Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack, in a brilliant performance) and Diane Court (Ione Skye) have for each other. The chemistry between these two actors is so great that you yearn yourself for these two to get together and live happily ever after. This is no small trick to pull on a cynical moviegoer such as myself. The DVD extras are fairly standard. The deleted and extended scenes only prove how wise the editors were for cutting those scenes in the first place. The featurette is helpful, but not necessary, and the commentary by Crowe, Cusack, and Skye is one big (moderately informative) love fest. It was interesting to learn that Cusack and Skye probably would have hooked up, if either was single in real life at the time of filming, and to watch the famous scene where Lloyd serenades Diane with "In Your Eyes" playing on his boom box with the original music (some sort of dancehall reggae stuff). Anyway, "Say Anything..." is a true classic, and couples should definitely make this a date movie. The only danger will be if women start pestering their boyfriends to act more like Lloyd Dobler (aka: The Sweetest Boyfriend on the Face of the Planet)!
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Summary: I'm the Key Master / 80's classic
Review: An 80's teen angst romance. Kind of a sappy movie about a Clash t-shirt wearing kickboxing goofy good guy Loyd Dobler from Seattle who falls for Diane the valedictorian of high school played by Ione Skye. Just after graduation he gets enough courage up to ask her out on a date to graduation party. She sees his good nature and likes him and they start dating exclusively. He wants to spend as much time as possible with her. Now watching this you can see how much she brings Cusacks character Loyd at ease but her over bearing father has other plans for her to study abroad in europe. It seems the father played by Ed Mahoney has been planning this for a while commiting tax fraud and evasion to have the money to send her to europe. He tells her to stop seeing him. After this happens she realizes she needs Loyd in her life & they were meant for each other. Lili Taylor's great performance as a jaded friend of Loyd's who gives him love advice is enough to see this movie alone but Cusack is great as his quirky self. Cool movie about young romance and the uncertainties of the future after high school. Not my favorite 80's movie but a must see at least once. Pre Almost Famous directorial debut by Cameron Crowe.
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Summary: Good Movies Must Be a Cusack Tradition
Review: "Say Anything" pinpoints a different kind of 80s love story movie, with less ridiculous attempts at comedy and more of a meaningfull plot. John Cusack spent most of the 80s spinning out classic teenaged comedy, but cuts down on the often needless immature and spastic humor in this movie. His trademark I think is his nervous and eager personality as the classic underachiever. Playing C student Lloyd Dobbler about to graduate from high school, he falls helplessly in love with the shy and lacking of self-esteem validictorian Diane Cort, played by Ione Skye. Lloyd lives with his sister Constance, a single mother and an un-credited part played by John's sister Joan Cusack, and focuses his life around kick-boxing. Lloyd and Diane wind up falling in love despite their differences, but are torn apart by the legal troubles of Diane's father, played excellently by John Mahoney. The movie centers around Cusack's determination to hold on to his relationship with Skye, doing everything it takes for them to stay together. The performances and original storyline are what make "Say Anything" great, and the movie is full of scenes that will never die. Scenes like Cusack holding a radio above his head outside Skye's bedroom window one night playing "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel. No one by John Cusack could've done something better and more effective in a film. "Say Anything" in my mind is a new classic, a movie worth having when the box office keeps pucking up the same romantic attempt at garbage every year, I give the movie 5 stars.
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Summary: Good Movie
Review: Ione Skye is such a fox. I have admired her since
seeing her in Rivers Edge.
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Summary: I was forced to watch this.
Review: A friend of my invited me to his house and forced me to watch this because he liked it so much. It was not bad, but not great either. 'Say Anything' was a nice love story, but I got annoyed by John Cusack's girlfriend's bad acting.
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Summary: Wow...one of the best...
Review: Few movies actually touch you the way "Say Anything..." does. Since you already probably know the story from the editorial reviews above, I will spare you. John Cusack gives a wonderful performance as Lloyd Dobler...a character many can relate to. He is truly in love, and he plays his thoughtful, though sometimes overexcited character to perfection. Ione Skye is also perfect for her part. The way the two work together in the film gives it a very real, authentic touch. For those who said the film is dated, of course it is. It was set in 1988. However, the story and theme transcend time and still affect us today. If you have not seen the movie, or even if you have, but don't own the DVD, I recommend you pick yourself up a copy. Treat yourself. They don't make movies like this anymore. The DVD has some cool extra features and the picture and sound quality are about the best they can be. Enjoy it!
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