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Summary: SOMEWHAT SIMPLISTIC BUT CHARMING TEEN ROMANCE DRAMA..
Review: Whether it is young John Cusack's skittering sense of comic timing, Yione Skye's riveting beauty (no idea why she hasn't been in other known films!), or the sweet but memorably amusing moments littered throughout this film, there is something very charming about this candypop romance from the 80s. A dorky but confident guy falls head over heels in love with the school's super brainy girl. Things happen, ups and downs ensue, all leading to an ending that is so satisfying, so overwhelmingly right, that immediately we fall back into step. My minor grouse with the story was how conveniently the solid parental characterization of the girl's father turns out to be such a snake. One wonders if teenagers may not pick up from this the tired and rather sad message that parents are not to be trusted, no matter how sincere. But that doesn't detract Say Anything from being a hot recommendation from me, particularly if you have a thing for lovey-dovey light dramas. It generally maintains an intelligent and realistic contour, which is more than one can say for most romantic comedies being made today.
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Summary: my own boombox tale
Review: I tried holding the boombox blasting In Your Eyes outside of my girlfriend's house one night. She looked out her window, said what the hell are you doing? And that was that. She'd never seen the bloody movie!!
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Summary: I still cry .......
Review: I love this movie, it still give's me the goose bumps and I still cry when he holds that boom box up playing that song, it's still so power full. I think every woman wants a man that will do that! Excellent movie, you must buy it!
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Summary: Brilliant movie!
Review: This a great movie. Although funny on the surface, the film really has something to say while always maintaining a light-hearted note. Ione Skye (who is English not American like someone suggested) is at her very best in this movie. Whatever happened her? Not only was she beautiful in this movie, but she proved herself a very talented actress. Her performance is the perfect complement to Cusack's. You actually think that these two could go out, simply because they look so comfortable on screen.
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Summary: AWESOME!!!!!!
Review: I rented this movie based on the fact that I liked John Cusack and that I read in 17 magazine (I'm 15) that it was a really good flick. First I was surprised that it got four stars from Ebert. Then I wasn't surprised when I fell madly in love with it.
SAY ANYTHING... is a true peice of life, a raw, candid and poignant look at first love. Cameron Crowe is, in short words, genious. He has this indescribable way of making simple things in life that we overlook so wonderful and beautiful. Watching his films are exciting and make me want to watch them again and again. His casting is pitch-perfect-John Cusack plays his role as if he was born to do it. He is my alll-time favorite actor and, if you've seen this movie, you'll see why. He has this way of expressing complete honesty on the screen that can break or melt your heart. Ione Skye, an actress I wish to see more of, is a heartbreaker. As Loyd and Diane, she and John have some of the best on-screen chemistry I've seen in a VERY long time-and I've seen a lot of movies. Many complained that she can be wooden, and that's understandable, but she's also fully capable of making you feel for this character and not making her a phony-you actually have sympathy for her. And I won't forget about John Mahoney-as Diane's overproctive father, he makes his character the most gentle hero and the most evil villian at the same time. He wants Diane to be honest with him, but he refuses to tell her of his own secrets. In the scene where Diane says, "I found the money," the way that his facial expression changes-first expressionless, then shocked, then saddened, is a work of truly devestating art.
SAY ANYTHING... is, hands down, the best romantic comedy of all time-I dare you to top it. It is also my all-time favorite movie, even surpassing THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. If you want to see a movie with wonderful dialogue, unforgettable acting, sweet chemistry and John Cusack with a boombox, buy-not rent-this movie. It will set you free.
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Summary: Save the speeches for Malcolm X
Review: Between that line and the "Joe lies" song, there are some classic moments in this script.
But it's not as good as "Better Off Dead" or "One Crazy Summer." I know, I know, it's a better movie in many regards. It's just not as weird nor is it as much fun.
Also, freshman year of college, my downstairs neighbor played "In Your Eyes" on repeat about 80 times one night. So, yes, there are things about it that make me sick.
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Summary: Hip Hip Hooray for Cameron Crowe
Review: "Say Anything" is one of the best films around on growing up. John Cusack and Ione Skye, under the direction of Cameron Crowe, give outstanding performances and never misstep as two teenagers who fall in love. John Mahoney is also good in a supporting role. I watched this movie about a month ago after not having seen it in a while and, again, was struck by how real and moving the dialogue was. In our age of dumb-downed teenage flicks, that's no easy feat.
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Summary: A Modern Romance Classic
Review: It's so pertinent for our times. I think almost anyone can relate something similar in their lives to the scenes in this movie. That's why it's so appealing. In a world where not every guy gets the girl, this is the stuff of dreams...and for a little while, somebody out there who is watching it gets to live that dream.
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Summary: Teen Charmer
Review: A teen movie of the late 80's, I found this charmer, "Say Anything." John Cusak is the quirky misfit teen in love with the unattainable. The unattainable is the senior class brain, Ione Skye. Ione has a wonderful smile, which she uses to disarm. Her acting skills are limited however, so Cusak's antics move the story to the opposites-attract finale. John Mahoney, the dad in "Frazer" on TV, plays Ione's businessman, father in deep soup with the IRS. He wants her to go to England on a scholarship. She is wooed, charmed, and then makes it with shiftless Cusak. I must say that Mahoney is believable in a complicated character, both loving father and a secret embezzler. Ordinarily in these teen operas, parents are total dotes. There is the obligatory teen beer-bash, but this one is fairly realistic with kids that actually like each other, as opposed to bashes where kids are trying to be too cool. Nice little date flick for teens.
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