Dramas, Campus Life, Coming Of Age, Romance, Teenage, Love Story, Young Love, Recommended, Theatrical Release, Essential Cinema
Description
The 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.
The party scene in SAY ANYTHING ranks among the best ever, with Eric Stoltz making a cameo as the party host, Lily Taylor as the ultimate lovelorn rock chick, and even Chynna Phillips putting in an appearance. After their successful first date, Diane asks Lloyd to dinner with her father and some of his associates; there, when asked his plans for the future, Lloyd lets loose a speech way ahead of its time, which slackers everywhere will be able to appreciate. Unfortunately, Jim Court does not, and Lloyd's professed intention to "spend as much time as possible with your daughter" strikes a chord of horror for him; he wages a campaign to sabotage the relationship, which almost succeeds. But when Jim's secrets come to light, Diane is forced to question who it is she can really trust in her life.
Cameron Crowe's film, which he made when he was only 21, is told with honesty, humor, and emotion that never crosses into the realm of the sappy. Cusack's character, who might verge on the cheesy or the stalkeresque if played by someone else, manages to be a unique, charming, stand-up guy with a heart of gold, while retaining a bit of a dark side that rounds him out. Outstanding performances are turned in by all involved, and this film proves once again Crowe's place as the spokesman for teen love and romance in general.
DVD Features
Blu-ray Disc Features:
Note: Commentary by Cameron Crowe, John Cusack and Ione Skye An iconic film revisited: Say Anything...20 years later A conversation with Cameron Crowe I Love Say Anything...! featurette To know Say Anything... Is to Love it! trivia track 5 alternate scenes 10 deleted scenes 13 extended scenes Vintage featurette Theatrical trailers & TV spots Photo gallery
It's graduation time for the Class of 1988 and when normal teenage relationships are breaking up to get ready for college, Lloyd Dobler is ready to start one. He has his heart set on wooing Diane... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on August 29, 2007
Reviewed by: Movie Addict
D.C. (Amy Brooks): Lloyd, why do you have to be like this? Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack): 'Cause I'm a guy. I have pride. Corey Flood (Ione Skye): You're not a guy. Lloyd Dobler: I am. Corey Flood: No.... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on May 11, 2007
Reviewed by: Terrence
"Say Anything" directed by Cameron Crowe as decieving qualities. It is a funny film, as a matter of fact it is a very funny film. But it also is a film of geniune emotional resonance. It is the story... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Say Anything 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Disc
Posted on October 9, 2007
