
Say Anything...
1989, Romance, 1h 40m
46 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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One of the definitive Generation X movies, Say Anything is equally funny and heartfelt -- and it established John Cusack as an icon for left-of-center types everywhere. Read critic reviews
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Lloyd Dobler
Diane Court
James Court
Corey Flood
D.C.
Rebecca
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Critic Reviews for Say Anything...
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (1)
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Say Anything is an easy film to like.
April 14, 2017 | Full Review… -
Say Anything was a singularly three-dimensional teen romance after a decade of broad gags and breakfast-club stereotypes in John Hughesland.
November 19, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Cusack and Skye's relationship develops nicely and believably, but Crowe has not written an entirely convincing character for the latter to play.
July 17, 2007 | Full Review… -
Rewarding if slightly off-beat, and genuinely funny.
July 17, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
At last, a teenage love story with real characters instead of cliches, poses, and attitudes.
July 17, 2007 | Full Review… -
he love story is as old-fashioned as the jokes are old hat, but Crowe's amusing script and unforced direction allow the actors to develop reasonably authentic characters from stereotypical roles.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Say Anything...
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Dec 23, 2015Pretty solid. This is one of those classic 80s films with very likable characters. It's enjoyable and funny, and the acting and writing are both great. Worth seeing!Stephen S Super Reviewer
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Jun 19, 2015film was way on front of the times and one of the greatest romantic comedies made. Cameron Crowe should reinvent himself and go back to grassroots. this works.Brendan N Super Reviewer
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Aug 27, 2014John Cusack stars in Cameron Crowe's '80s cult classic Say Anything. A typical teen rom-com, the story follows a high school valedictorian who's been sheltered for most of her life, but when she falls for a young man over the summer she begins to question her priorities. Co-starring Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, John Mahoney, and Eric Stoltz, the cast is rather interesting and the performances are pretty good. However, it's Cusack's charisma that really sells the film and makes the romance work. There are some script problems though, as some of the subplots don't seem to further the main story arc. While there are some problems here and there, overall Say Anything... is an entertaining and heartfelt teen comedy.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Jul 22, 2014Wow again. A film that inspired so many teen lives and so many parodies. The film that launched Cameron Crowe and John Cusack..just..doesn't..measure..up. Another film that I should have seen as a youth that doesn't do anything for me as an adult.John B Super Reviewer
Say Anything... Quotes
Lloyd: | So when you hear the smoking sign go 'ding', you know everything's going to be okay. |
Lloyd: | Wait for beep. |
Lloyd: | I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that. |
Diane: | Nobody really thinks it will work, do they? |
Lloyd: | No. You just described every great success story. |
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