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Summary: watch this film
Review: As one who briefly glimpsed but still remembers the 70's, I have to say Dazed and Confused completely captured the atmosphere. The characters had a perfect blend of post-hippy idealism balanced with the melancholy and betrayal of Watergate and Vietnam, they looked forward to an uncertain future but were unable to see far beyond getting out of High School. The open-ended storyline, while remaining elusive and unresolved, is an accurate snapshot of High School life of the era (the funny thing is i grew up doing the exact same things in the 80s). It's dialogue is a bit dry at times, the pacing is somewhat flawed and there's lots of scenes of driving cars, but thats what the decade was actually like. so whenever i want to get my 70's nostalgia on, this is the movie I watch.
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Summary: HEY,MAN AREN'T YOU A LITTLE BIT EARLY?
Review: DAZED AND CONFUSED is really funny and really enjoyable. It isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but you'll enjoy the humor that isn't as obvious of that of a Farrelly Brothers Movie. Richard Linklater did a great job, writing and directing a movie that will deeply affect every generation, with it's unforgettable moments. It is a movie that will bring back old memories...inspire new memories...and has become a memory in its own right. It has characters that everyone can relate to. It has Jason London as the honest guy that everyone would love to hang out with, because he fit in with everyone, and would look out for his friends. There is Ben Affleck as the all-too-into it a**hole that got on everyone's nerves, but was useful to have on your side. There is Rory Cochrane in his most memorable role as the optimistic, always friendly pothead who got along with almost everyone. There is Michelle Burke as the extremely hot, but extremely friendly Jodi Kramer, looking out for her innocent little bro. with an attitude, Mitch, played by Wiley Wiggins. There is Parker Posey as the arrogant b**tch, and there's also Joey Lauren Adams as the partly vengeful, and traditional, but equally sympathetic senior who took no crap. Who could forget Matthew McConaughey as the technical adult who always stayed by the high school envirenmont as a safety, because of his fear of growing up. These people along with, pretty much, millions of other characters, along with the coming-of-age story that energetically dirves and serves to carry along the film that gives you the ability to watch this movie over and over again. But when you feel that way about any film, you should remember not to abuse anything. You wouldn't want to grow bored of the movie. You know what they say : "Too much of a good thing is a bad thing," This of course, can exclude Mr John Stamos, who spoke otherwise in the 10-10-987 add. Of course, it's possible that he's right. I haven't grown bored of this movie yet. Is it possible that I never will. Maybe. Maybe not. Anyways, check out the movie. You'll love it... or hate it. Whatever I don't really care. This movie rocks no matter what.
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Summary: WOOD-A-BEEN, HAPPENIN'
Review: Finally, a DAZED AND CONFUSED special edition. This is one of the best comedies ever made. Some people find it boring and plotless, but they're just unable to appreciate the honesty that comes along with the movie. Whenever I watch this movie, I watch the whole thing, no scene selections. There is just something about this movie that makes you feel comfortable. It is probably the familiarity that accompanies each of the characters that reminds you of people that you know. There is also something about the feeling of following the characters from the end of their last day of school into the party and concluding on the next morning. There is a feeling about joining the party that makes this movie watchable at most any time. You can feel like you are in the movie, and there is something about it that just wants to make you have fun or go hang out with your friends. People who haven't seen this movie will also be surprised to see the a lot of the cast, which includes many now-famous actors. This cast includes Jason London, Ben Affleck, Rory Cochrane, Mila Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey, and, well there is too many, but believe me, if you remember high school, or you like comedies and you haven't already, you have to check this movie out, and watch the whole thing. It is also good to watch it with a friend so you have someone to talk to about it. An unforgettable set of characters, some good jokes, an unforgettable party, and finally, some special features to go along with the movie. I was one of those people who was told about the movie from a cousin and I picked up the DVD (old one with no special features) and it became one of my favorites. The thing that surprised me was that nobody really knew about it, except for some older people, because the movie was like AMERICAN PIE when it came out. This special edition will definitely get some new recognition. The only thing that pisses me off is that when this special edition does come out, new people are gonna see it and they are gonna act like they discovered it, like I haven't seen it before them. That is gonna suck, but it is gonna be worth it when I see those special features. I hope they have some behind-the-scenes footage or a reunion of the cast or something. By the way, Richard Linklater is a genius who writes with honesty (he also directed this movie). I am gonna buy WAKING LIFE (also starring Wiley Wiggins), BEFORE SUNRISE, and see BEFORE SUNSET. If you liked this movie, you'll probably like DETROIT ROCK CITY and ALMOST FAMOUS. Those movies are good, but we'll get to those later. DAZED AND CONFUSED is a movie you gotta check out. I can't wait for this special edition. You'll also like AMERICAN PIE, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, and a lot of other comedies with honesty. By the way, I forgot, there is some stupid dialogue in the movie, but it is overweighed by the good stuff, and you won't notice it until you have seen the movie around three or four times. By the way, that doesn't mean I think that the movie is stupid or anything, I can say that because I am a big fan, and I still really like that movie. Plus, you've got to take some stupid jokes along with every good comedy. Anyway, my hands are starting to hurt, and I'm running out of ideas. DAZED AND CONFUSED is one of the greatest comedies ever made. This isn't the only move coming out with a special edition. There is MEET THE PARENTS and a bunch of other UNIVERSAL movies coming out with special editions.
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Summary: Great movie, the DVD (Flashback Edition) lacked
Review: First off, I love this movie. The first time I saw it was shortly after it was released on video, in 1993/1994. Since then I've seen it more times than I can count on my fingers and toes. I can practically recite every line.However, a note to those of you who are reading this because you've seen the movie and want to know more about the DVD itself:
I was disappointed with the Flashback Edition. There are no commentary tracks and the extras, while funny, aren't too exciting and seem to be there for the purpose of having SOMETHING new for a second edition that they can make more money off the movie and pacify those who complained that the previous version had no special features at all.
The only extra segment that I enjoyed was the montage of 9 deleted scenes, some of which explain inconsistencies in the movie. For example, how did O'Bannion and others know that Mitch would be pitching a baseball game? Now I know. Having missed those scenes all these years I don't feel like I needed them. What I really wanted was some insight from Linklater. I watched it with the subtitles on (are those considered a "special feature" if they're embedded in the movie itself?) and that really did add to my enjoyment of the actual movie. Like I said, I can recite a lot of the lines. Now I can recite more and the ones that I'd misheard have been corrected. If you already own the previous edition, save your money on the new one or buy another DVD. Because I'm rating the overall DVD and not just the movie, it lost one star. The movie itself is a 5-star.
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Summary: What happened to Christin Hinojosa???
Review: First off, this is the best teen movie hands down. Awesome movie to get drunk to. The new special edition DVD does kinda suck though. Hopefully Criterion will release their own edition with commentary and some footage from the 10 year anniversary party. I get kinda angry though, each time I watch it because I realize how lame my generation is. -Sigh- Ok, but I digress. What the hell happened to Christin Hinojosa? She just faded away. I thought she was very cute in the movie, and I always wondered how she looked now, and if she was in any other movies. I did some online searches, and the only thing that came up was that she was doing anti-war activism. I guess she gave up acting.
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Summary: Wait, people actually like this film?
Review: I didn't want to see this film. I had no desire to watch teenage imbeciles in the seventies (like anything has changed). But I had it on a certain channel and I was watching something and then this film came on after it and I tried to turn it but the remote was out of batteries. And I am lazy.
Basically these senior idiots run after little boys and are obsessed with spanking them. Again, people actually like this film?
Rebels of the world unite! Drugs and/or drinking is fun! We promise!
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Summary: worth it
Review: I have seen this movie about 50 times. Its just one of those movies that you can watch over and over because the dialogue is so good. This movie is worth it for the one liners alone.
"I keep getting older, and they stay the same age."
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Summary: I laughed so hard smoke blew out my mouth
Review: I love good low brow comedies, but sadly I had missed out on Dazed and Confused until recently. Even though it mostly features a bunch of kids getting drunk and stoned (and having fun doing it), there is more to the film than that. As the Amazon review states that the movie asks the question of "What happens next?", and we see the kids wonder about they're uncertain futures, and have a fun time doing it. It's stoner comedy at it's best, one scene in particular is when Slater (Rory Cochrane) is discussing how cool of a lady Martha Washington was and how she took care of George, is laugh out loud hilarious. The rest of the then young cast includes Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Cole Hauser, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Adam Goldberg, and a then unknown Matthew McConaughey as an older stoner who still loves to party. Do yourself a favor, if you've never seen Dazed and Confused but you love movies like Half Baked, The Stoned Age, or any Kevin Smith film, than you'll love this.
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Summary: Too focused on the guys
Review: I was attracted to this DVD because of its sparkly psychadelic cover, which shows you should never judge a DVD by its cover, cos this DVD was pointless. It's hardly qualifies for a special edition, as there's barely an extras, and to think there are films out there crying out for a special edition but aren't entertained - Titanic for example. There's lot of alcohol & drug (ab)use in this, although the ill-effects are never really shown. The film is more focused on the guys experiences, rather than the girls, and actresses like Milla Jovovich have virtually no lines to say, and just act stoned all the time.
There's some great actors in this, in the time when some of them were virtual unknowns and the rest were unknowns. These include: Jason London, Adam Goldberg (Eddie from Friends), Matthew McConaughey (really unrecognisable), Marissa Ribisi (Giovanni's twin, who's also in Friends), Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck and Parker Posey. Apparently, Renee Zellweger also appears in this, in a blink-and-you'll-miss-her-role (I blinked), but she's not listed in the cast list.
I wasn't impressed with this movie, just the sparkly cover. Sorry.
(I've also done this review three times, and it's getting shorter & shorter each time, cos I'm having to retype it!)
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Summary: Why was I born too late?
Review: I wasn't born until 1983 but that doesn't stop me from appreciating this movie. There really isn't any plot. But that is not the point of the movie. It shows normal life (or at least what we have been made to believe was normal in the 70s) of high school teens, or at least a day out of their lives. There are stereotypes, peer pressure, a future looming ahead, drungs, alcohol, school, and everyone wants to party but... they have to find one first. It is a great movie to watch with friends while sharing beers or just hanging out without a point.
I really can't describe what it is that makes me put the movie back in the DVD player again and again. The acting is just ok, the plot is almost non-existant, there isn't any one feature that is special about it. I guess it just makes me feel at least for 100 minutes that I am in a different world yet somehow this world is familiar and feels real. Maybe that is it... the movie just feels real.
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