Fresh
Cusack and Skye's relationship develops nicely and believably, but Crowe has not written an entirely convincing character for the latter to play.
Variety Staff, Variety
Say Anything...
A Lloyd meets girl story.
1989 · 1h 40m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Cameron Crowe
Overview
Lloyd, an eternal optimist, seeks to capture the heart of Diane, an unattainable high school beauty and straight-A student. He surprises just about everyone-including himself-when she returns the sentiment. But Diane's over-possessive, divorced Dad disapproves and it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
98%
Tomatometer
Fresh
At last, a teenage love story with real characters instead of cliches, poses, and attitudes.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
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.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Fresh
The film is all charming performances and grace notes, but there are plenty of worse things to be.
Caryn James, New York Times
Fresh
The cast is irresistibly charming, down to the bit parts by Lili Taylor and Amy Brooks as Lloyd's best friends.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
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