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1989·100 min·Released

Say Anything...

“A Lloyd meets girl story.”

Romance
Comedy
Drama

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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Cast & Crew

John Cusack

John Cusack

Lloyd Dobler

Ione Skye

Ione Skye

Diane Court

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

James Court

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Corey Flood

Amy Brooks

Amy Brooks

D.C.

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Rebecca

Jason Gould

Jason Gould

Mike Cameron

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

Joe

Johnny Green

Johnny Green

Luke

Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven

Mark

Patrick O'Neill

Patrick O'Neill

Denny

Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Sparring Partner

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Shreyance Parakh

Written on 5/4/2017

**Forget it, I don't care...I LOVE YOU !!** I can't make out why this movie has has a _user score of JUST above 70%_...I guess because people don't find an honest romantic movie equaling an intriguing, exciting, intelligent, thrilling, action packed or any other brain tickling director's master piece.. But to be honest, this movie is climbing the charts on being my favorite movies, and not just the romantics, of all time.Speaking of which i don't even watch too many romantic movies because however beautiful they are they almost always make you feel that the fairy land exists.That's what is so beautiful about SAY ANYTHING that it doesn't make you believe that there is a fairy land instead its so honest and assures you that you really don't need a lot of things to live happily if you've got a person for whom you have love in your heart and the feeling is reciprocated in the exact same manner!! This movie is special in the sense that it was made way back in '89 and still holds the same relevance...because **LOVE is TIMELESS**... Do not miss it if you wanna feel what love is in the truest sense of the word... _"I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen"_ - it kills me but if you hold on, you'd find out that she gave the pen because she couldn't give him his love filled heart back !! A great and successful effort on the director's part to not try and make something special out of this movie because in the end that's what really makes it so special..A _10/10_ for sure...one of the best movies about LOVE !!

Wuchak

Written on 6/20/2021

_**The summer after high school in Seattle in the late 80s**_ Ione Skye plays Diane, a misfit "preppy" girl who suddenly comes alive upon graduation after striking up a relationship with Lloyd Dobler, played by John Cusack. Diane has a scholarship to a prestigious college in England and her Dad, played by John Mahoney, doesn't want some aimless kickboxer getting in the way of her success. Joan Cusack fittingly plays Lloyd’s sister while the alluring Bebe Neuwirth shows up for a cameo as his teacher. "Say Anything" (1989) is a coming-of-age drama/romance praised by critics and has loads of fans. I agree to some degree: The situations and relationships smack of real life and you can tell that writer/director Cameron Crowe and the cast put time & effort into creating this "reality." For instance, two of Lloyd's best friends are girls, Corey and D.C., who try to advise him on his new relationship. Another example is Diane’s honest relationship with her dad. The first half is filled with quality scenes, like Corey playing her guitar at a party, still venting emotions regarding a past flame. Plus unlike, say, "Porky's" and "American Pie" there's thankfully no juvenile raunch. In other words, "Say Anything" is a classy teen-college flick. Yet I’m not a big fan of Cusack and Crowe apparently doesn’t know how to lens beautiful women, like Skye (and I’m not talking ‘bout nudity or sleaze). Meanwhile the second half isn't as entertaining as the first because it leaves the high school graduation antics behind to focus on Diane and Lloyd's increasingly intimate relationship, as well as unexpected revelations about Diane's father. Those who like stories about romantic relationships will no doubt appreciate the second half more than me. It’s decent and I respect it, but Crowe did far superior work with "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) and “Jerry Maguire” (1996). The film runs 1 hour, 40 minutes, and was shot in Seattle; Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver (the graduation scene); Los Angeles and North Hollywood (the boom box scene). GRADE: C+

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Say Anything... - Deleted Scenes

Say Anything... - Deleted Scenes

‘Say Anything’ Turns 30! Ione Skye Looks Back On The Beloved Movie | TODAY

‘Say Anything’ Turns 30! Ione Skye Looks Back On The Beloved Movie | TODAY

Say Anything... (1989) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Say Anything... (1989) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

'Say Anything…': The Story Behind The Iconic Boombox Scene | PeopleTV | Entertainment Weekly

'Say Anything…': The Story Behind The Iconic Boombox Scene | PeopleTV | Entertainment Weekly

'Say Anything…': 'In Your Eyes' Was Actually The Second Choice For Iconic Boombox Scene | PeopleTV

'Say Anything…': 'In Your Eyes' Was Actually The Second Choice For Iconic Boombox Scene | PeopleTV

Say Anything... (3/5) Movie CLIP - Boombox Serenade (1989) HD

Say Anything... (3/5) Movie CLIP - Boombox Serenade (1989) HD