
High Fidelity
A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.
Directed by Stephen Frears
Produced by Touchstone Pictures, Working Title Films
A witty, self-aware romantic comedy about a thirty-something record store owner examining his romantic failures through pop-culture nostalgia and introspection.
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
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Is High Fidelity violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is High Fidelity scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is High Fidelity easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is High Fidelity sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does High Fidelity end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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