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In "Say Anything" Cameron Crowe has crafted a one-of-a-kind romantic comedy which avoids at least 90% of the pitfalls one would commonly associate with films within the genre. How does he do it? Simply by avoiding sappy moments, by creating a script that more or less mirrors the bittersweet experience of first love, and by simply, but tastefully guiding the film's visuals and outstanding acting.

"Say Anything" is not completely anti-conventions, and actually uses some wildly popular rom-com conventions to its advantage, but the role reversal (Dobbler being the 'lost' one), interjection of successfully genuine drama, and simple, understated romantic moments make this a wild success. That's not to say that Crowe isn't successful when he goes for the wildly over-the-top sap, because he knows it's sappy, but it does happen in real life. I mean, the over-the-top gestures like the stereo outside the window do occur in reality, and they guys who do them usually are just like Lloyd Dobbler.

Great characters, a great cast, really good writing, and simple but solid direction make this a real winner that is deservedly recognized as a romantic classic.

8.5/10

SAY ANYTHING is one of those movies from the 1980s that during all these years assumed some sort of cult following, and it's probably Cameron Crowe's most famous movie along with JERRY MAGUIRE. When I saw it few months ago I didn't consider it a classic but still a good movie in its own right.

Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) is a good-hearted underachiever that falls for valedictorian Diane Court and wants to ask her out despite they belong to different social groups. Lloyd lives with his sister and still hasn't plans for his future: Diane comes from a sheltered academic upbringing, and she is about to take a fellowship in Britain for the summer. Some time pass, they become intimate much to her father's concern, and he is also investigated from the Internal Revenue Service but the real culprit is her dad, and they end up going together in Britain.

There are many good and memorable moments in it (most famous of them, when Lloyd stands under Diane's window playing Peter Gabriel's IN YOUR EYES on a boombox), and has a great 1980s vibe to it and a nice performance by the always good Cusack. The only negative would be the father subplot, but overall, it's just a decent comedy that has achieved some sort of cult status.

That was one incredible line: "I gave her my heart and she gives me a pen." You could just feel the pain. I caught this tonight and was really surprised. Cusack was magnificent. Maybe I need to watch more of his movies to get some tips.

Ione Skye was so much more that "Girls in Prison." She really played a great part and was so sweet. She has that Drew Barrymore smile.

I really like Lili Taylor, too. She really played a great part. And, when he went to the guys, I swear I recognized one of them, but I can't place him.

All in all, I have to agree that this was one good movie.

Most people I know loved Say anything and I am among the many who thought this was a very good touching, funny movie for teens and young people. It is a bit more wholesome then a lot of what's out there in this genre and although it doesn't rank among my favorite teen movie it definitely earned it's praise.

There are some terrific one liners in Say Anything and the male/female relationship is depicted in a touching and often very accurate-surprisingly accurate way. Plus there are moments of just pure hilarity and unforgettable lines, one of them being what I headed my Quote(my buddy and I still throw this line around to this day.) John Cussack stars here and was very good, it was my introduction to him. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who just wants to see a nice fresh teen movie with both touching and hilarious moments. My vote is 8 out of 10.

Very few films have even tried to be as smart and honest as Say Anything. The film, which is more then 10 years old, still remains to be one of the strongest pieces of romantic cinema. Not only do John Cusack and Ione Skye have perfect chemistry; not only is John Mahoney's character one of the most complicated father figures in the history of film; not only is the screen play delightfully honest; but everything just seems to fit right in this movie. A true treasure