This film is worth watching for Jack Black alone. But it's also a refreshingly real, funny and honest look at the modern man and relationships.

"High Fidelity" may have some comedy, but in its raucous setting and turmoil, that gets lost. The fidelity here applies to faithfulness in relationships as well as the quality of music. The plot of Rob Gordon's five worst breakups (John Cussack) left me flat. Nor do I find much entertainment in these films in which the star or someone else talks to the camera between bits. It seems an easy and cheap way for writers to switch gears without having to challenge their brains for clever writing and creativity.I suppose some of a young generation who would know some of the music in this film might enjoy it. But, I have no proclivity toward the music. I watched this movie because I wanted to see how John Cussack's comedy was around 2000. This is quite empty. Jack Black is way overboard with his Barry Judd character. But, he's often overboard. Here he's just too loud and crass. The film rightly has an R rating. I can enjoy or appreciate R films if they have character and substance. But this film has neither. So, its profanity, cavalier portrayal of sex and abortion, and listless lives aren't entertaining. Even though a large number of viewers have rated this film, I suspect its appeal has been to a specific group of people. I don't think it will resonate with much of the population 20 or 30 years later, or beyond.The best humor is in the ironic title. Rob's character has been of such low or no fidelity in the past. Now he's jealous and hurt, so the tables turn.

It's a great movie! Lots of great music and great characters. But, it is pretty difficult to sympathize with John Cusack's character. He is definitely self-centered and thoroughly self absorbed. Cusack's character mellows enough by the ending to make him certainly more tolerable than he was at the beginning.But, everything else works great. The script is by four screenwriters, including Cusack. Regardless, it all clicks, which you wouldn't expect from a screen writing-by-committee production.The big discovery in this film was Jack Black. And, it's great to see what Black was like when he was full of boundless energy, instead of his more-subdued self today. The rest of the cast is very good too!The original novel was based in England, and was transplanted to Chicago for the film. It works well, and you have to love the talk of vinyl between all the characters, especially since vinyl is currently making the resurgence it is.Recommended for those who love a good movie, and can put up with Cusack's character while he grows up during the film!********* (9 Out of 10 Stars)

That's is a excellent movie (period).The plot goes around the life, memories and self narrative of a guy who owns a music store. He gets messed up between his actual relationship and all other lovers that builded his history and his way to interact with womens.He starts it listing his top five break-ups of all time.Then he goes to other lists.Then he focus on his relationship comeback.It's just awesome!!!Don't lose the opportunity to watch this!!!