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Summary: Stands the test of time
Review: All too often when I go back and watch movies I used to love, whatever magic it held over me years ago just doesn't manage to do the trick anymore. Say Anything is an exception. Even with the 80's era setting, the basic story still holds up, and watching it again was just as much fun as it was the first time. Can't ask for much more than that.
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Summary: What all romantic comedies should aspire to be...
Review: There isn't too much that can be said about this movie that hasn't already been said. However, as one who absolutely hates anything that remotely resembles a "chick flick," I was pleasantly suprised to see that Cameron Crowe was able to successfully navigate the Scylla and Charybdis of romantic teen movie cliches: on one hand it wasn't overly dramatic and on the other it didn't pander to the dumb "gross-out" humor so common in today's cinema. In my opinion, the most underrated aspect of this film is John Mahoney. While Cusak and Skye were excellent and their on-screen chemistry can't be beat, Mahoney's portrayal of a father who'll do anything (including breaking the law) to aide his daughters success is pitch-perfect. Crowe's directorial debut also plays well on his strengths. The dialogue is crisp and witty. The music is well chosen and makes it seem as though each musician wrote the song specifically for that scene even though some of the songs (like "Back in the Saddle Again") had been out for over a decade. Crowe is also able to be cutsey (Lloyd's mullet-haired nephew) and still make even the most cynical viewer laugh. In short, a great romantic comedy that won't make the guys in the room cringe when someone suggests watching it.
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Summary: buy it, rent it, do whatever you can to see it
Review: what can i say, this movie was amazing. Say Anything is the first film ive seen in a long time thats both incredibly simple and sincere. it doesnt lean on cliched plot twists to gain interest, it just presents a situation and conveys forth its subsequent meaning. i appreciated it especially because there was no truly evil character, everything anybody did was motivated by love in one way or another. this movie might be just another romeo and juliet story to some people, but if you have had any experiences even slightly relatable to those of the characters, you'll probably enjoy it. i hate saying that theres such thing as a movie that can make you "love love" without any trace of sappiness, but if so, this is definitely it.
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Summary: One of the best romantic comedies of all time!
Review: Loyd should be a role model to men everywhere. Women, when a guy like this comes along, you need to give him a chance. This movie is great. It understands what it's like to be in love. John Cusack is perfect as Loyd, someone everyone likes, someone who is a little off kilter and doesn't try and hide it, and lastly someone who is not afraid to risk everything for love. This is a fantastic movie. Highly reccomended!
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Summary: Say Anything left me Speechless
Review: Bottom line...It's a must own, purely on the extra features of the DVD alone!!!
There are about 8 or 10 deleted and extended scenes each, an outtake reel, behind the scenes interviews, and commentaries on the films audio track(John Cusack/Ione Skye and Cameron Crowe)... Technically: The films transfer to DVD results in a bit of jumpiness at times and a low volume audio track!-SO MINUS 1 STAR
For this cute and cuddly yet heartwrenching love story about a couple of Romeo and Juliet types played against the background of Reaganomics and the New Wave 80's :-)
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Summary: One of the few good movies of the 80s
Review: I just recently saw this movie after having it recommended to me about a million times (finally gave in) and it is GREAT. Guys really should watch this, because Corey (Lili Taylor) was right, we've got enough guys running around, what we really need is men. Men with really strong arm muscles that hold up a radio playing Peter Gabriel in the middle of the night--something that would never happen in real life but is really moving nontheless.
This movie was great and I'd give it an A+. Enjoy!
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Summary: A Movie You'll Watch Again And Again
Review: Many critics claim that Say Anything is the greatest love story ever told. Maybe it was back in 1989, but having the benefit of seeing many many love stories in the 14 years since the movie was first released, I can't support that claim. However, I will say that this is a tremendously good movie and a great love story, and I definitely enjoyed it. This movie is about a good-intentioned and ambitious boy named Lloyd Dobler (played by John Cusack) and a bright girl with a promising future named Diane Court (Ione Skye). Diane is the valedictorian of her high school class, and after graduation, Lloyd asks her to escort him to a party. Diane leaves the part disappointed that she never really got to know any of the kids in her class, but happy to have met Lloyd. They begin dating, much to the chagrin of Diane's father (John Mahoney). However, her father loses leverage when the IRS comes knocking on his door and charges him with tax evasion. This ordeal is very trying on Diane and her father, and though she continues to side with him, their relationship suffers as a result. Her father convinces her that the best thing for her to do is to break up with Lloyd and go on to college with "no strings attached". She reluctantly follows his advice, and Lloyd is heartbroken. However, when Diane discovers that her father has been lying to her all along about his innocence in his financial ordeal, she realizes just how much she really needs Lloyd's support. I won't give away the ending, but I will say that it's incredibly cute. John Cusack does a great job in this movie. He's great at playing the "heartbroken boyfriend" types of character, as he did in subsequent movies like "High Fidelity". He's gone on to become a solid actor, but this movie will show you exactly where he got his start. Ione Skye is also adorable in her role as the class nerd turned object-of-desire. The reason why this movie is so loved is not as much for the plot as the chemistry between these two people. The audience is made to believe that these two people really complement each other and belong together. This is also Cameron Crowe's first attempt at directing. He's gone on to direct several great movies like "Jerry Maguire", and he even won an Academy Award for the screenplay to "Almost Famous", but I believe this movie to be just as good as any of his other works. This movie is definitely one you'll want to watch over and over again. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Great Cinema!!
Review: This is great cinema! Say Anything is romantic, and quite funny at times. It is well acted, and the casting was perfect,. Everyone in the movie did a good. It has a wonderful plot, and the writer knows how to tell a good story. If I were you, I get off the computer and find this INCREDIBLE film and BUY IT!! Or better yet, just buy it here!
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Summary: What can I say?
Review: Absolutely my all time favorite movie way back in the 80's. I'm tremedously a John Cusack fanatic that is why there is no romantic movie of him that I would miss. This movie is the birth of critically acclaimed writer turned director Cameron Crowe. After his 5 movies this turned out his debut hit. The setting is ofcourse very 80's and the movie plot is very substantial and while the story flows, it demystify each role and brings out the enticing character they have. Might as well I should share some intriguing insights this movie has. Lloyd and Dianne(Cusack & Skye) are both newly grad from highschool, on to their summer vacation and while preparing their respective future college life, they got into each other. Lloyd is a kickboxer and has an odd perspective of what would life be after highschool. While Dianne is a valedictorian and has a plan of pursuing her education in Europe. Amidst life differences that always disturb Lloyd's mind about the idea of having Dianne, it turned out well---not until when Dianne's father knew about it and let her decide. Dianne concluded to end the wonderful thing that she and Lloyd has. And another conflict arrives, when Dianne's father was charged of fraud and tax evasion. Thinking that he only wants the best for his daughter this is the revelation he gets---he was imprisoned. Later after, Dianne and Llyod got back into each other. Lloyd went to the jail and visited Diane's father. They had a man to man talk, heart to heart, iron everything and had an agreement that is in connection with Dianne. To end the story, Lloyd brings his surprise---along with him is Dianne and the predictable ending ofcourse ended the story. What can I say? this climbs the chart of my John Cusack favorite cheezy movie list!
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Summary: Say Aniything will ya!
Review: Another great flick. I won't tell you anything about the flick that hasn't already been said, so all I'm going to say is see this now! It is so good. In Say Anything Cusack and Skye play recent high school graduates enjoying one final summer before leaping into a lifetime of adult responsibilities. Favoring strong performances over obtrusive visual style, Crowe focuses on his unique characters and the ambitions and fears that define them; the movie's a treasure trove of quiet, often humorous revelations of personality. I can't recommend this enough. If you have good taste I highly suggest purchasing this film.
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