Say Anything...
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.
Critics Sentiment
Lloyd plays Peter Gabriel outside Diane's bedroom window
Diane breaks up with Lloyd and gives him a pen
The film swings from the devastating pen breakup scene to the iconic boombox serenade, creating its most memorable emotional arc.
Say Anything builds steadily through authentic relationship development, dips during the father's interference and breakup, then soars with the iconic boombox scene before maintaining strong sentiment through to its beloved ending. Critics consistently praised Crowe's smart writing and the genuine chemistry between Cusack and Skye, though some found the embezzlement subplot less compelling.
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John Cusack
Lloyd Dobler
Ione Skye
Diane Court
John Mahoney
James Court
Lili Taylor
Corey Flood
Amy Brooks
D.C.
Pamela Adlon
Rebecca
Jason Gould
Mike Cameron
Loren Dean
Joe
Johnny Green
Luke
Jeremy Piven
Mark
Patrick O'Neill
Denny
Don Wilson
Sparring Partner
Bebe Neuwirth
Mrs. Evans
Eric Stoltz
Vahlere
Joan Cusack
Constance Dobler
Richard Portnow
Agent Stewart
Philip Baker Hall
IRS Boss
Chynna Phillips
Mimi
Gregory Sporleder
Howard
Stephen Shortridge
Ray
Crew
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