Say Anything

Say Anything (1989) starring John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor. Written and Directed by Cameron Crowe. Lloyd Dobler (Cusack) has been longing for brainy Diane Court (Skye), but when he finally gets up the nerve to ask her out, she's on her way out of the country -- she has won a fellowship to a university in England. They go to a party together and hit it off, but her father (Mahoney) opposes the relationship because Lloyd lacks ambition. This is the film that features the iconic scene of Lloyd standing outside Diane's house, holding a boom box aloft. The script in this movie takes some unexpected turns, and some main characters turn out to be other than you think. It makes for a satisfying viewing experience. Subtitles are furnished, as well as closed captions. Grade: B