Say Anything...

Say Anything...

A Lloyd meets girl story.

Directed by Cameron Crowe

Produced by Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox

1989100 min7.0 / 10

A sincere, earnest romantic comedy about an underdog teenager's pursuit of an unattainable girl, grounded in genuine warmth and the messy reality that love alone cannot solve all obstacles.

Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane's divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.

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  • Does Say Anything... end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Say Anything... easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Say Anything... scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Say Anything... violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Say Anything... sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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