John Cusack plays Lloyd Dobler--an average guy with a penchant for kickboxing--in Cameron Crowe's (SINGLES, JERRY MAGUIRE) first film. There is only one thing that all-around nice guy Lloyd wants for his high school graduation: a date with beautiful valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). Lloyd's dream comes true when Diane accepts his invitation to a graduation party. Diane falls for Lloyd, whose goal is to spend as much time with her as possible. Their budding romance is put to the test when Diane has to choose between pursuing her academic dreams and spending time with him. John Mahoney is first-rate as Diane's father, a single parent who wants only the best for his brilliant daughter but who harbors a serious secret that the IRS is investigating. Like John Hughes's classic films of the 1980s (PRETTY IN PINK, THE BREAKFAST CLUB) that dealt with the trials and tribulations of being a teenager, Crowe's intelligent script and film cut through stereotypes and portray teenagers as real people rather than caricatures.
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Run a Quick Search on "Say Anything" starring John Cusack to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Say Anything"Browse more products related to "John Cusack, Ione Skye and Cameron Crowe"ReviewChicago Sun-Times, 02/17/2002, p.6, "...[Crowe] seems able to tap directly into his feelings and memories as a teenager....A movie like this is possible because its maker believes in the young characters, and in doing the right thing..." Total Film, 08/01/2003, p.129, "...A tender teen romance, blessed with humour and honesty..." USA Today, 04/14/1989, p.5D, "...A terrific, quirky love story....Crowe has invented a fresh character in Lloyd Dobler, and Cusack has invested him with an ingratiating persona..." -- 3 out of 4 stars New York Times, 04/14/1989, p.C11, "...[Cusack] is one of the most accomplished, self-assured young actors around....The film is all charming performances and grace notes..." Entertainment Weekly, 10/08/1999, pp.74-5, "...[Cusack is] perfectly attuned to Crowe's insightful script and direction..." -- Rating: A Los Angeles Times, 04/14/1989, p.C1, "...A living joy..." Title NoteTheatrical release date: April 1989. Release NoteBlu-ray Disc Features: Product NotesThe quintessential '80s teen romance, this film has retained its poignancy into the next century with its ability to entertain and amuse while remaining intelligent and packed with real emotion that anyone can empathize with. John Cusack plays Lloyd Dobler, a high schooler on the cusp of graduation who devotes himself to the pursuit of Diane Court (Ione Skye), the aloof class valedictorian who happens to be beautiful as Corey (Lily Taylor), Lloyd's best friend puts it, "a brain trapped in the body of a game show hostess." When Lloyd calls Diane to invite her to a graduation party, she doesn't know who he is, but she's charmed by his nervous chatter and surprises everyone by accepting. Lloyd at first even manages to charm Diane's overprotective father Jim Court (John Mahoney) as well, with whom Diane is very close, though Jim can't see why his daughter is wasting her time with Lloyd. If You Enjoy "Say Anything (Blu-Ray)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Say Anything (Blu-Ray)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
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