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Summary: An overrated movie
Review: Most of the reviews here rate this movie with five stars. It must be the same person reviewing this film because this movie is REALLY bad. First off, there is absolutely NO PLOT whatsoever. Ditto. The characters roam aimlessly around a small Texas town getting stoned and acting like complete fools. Where is the redeeming value here? What lesson are the characters taught? The second problem I had with this movie is its lack of a central character. Instead, we are introduced to several SHALLOW teenagers who never seem to get developed to a point where they become likeable. At one point, I thought the story was about a disillusioned high school football quarterback. But half way through the movie he disappears and we then follow some freshman kid attending his first beer party. Okay. Yeah. The characters are as disjointed as the story. For a good 1970's era coming of age movie I would recommend either 'Detroit Rock City' or 'Over the Edge' which was actually filmed in the late 70's.
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Summary: No plot but so what
Review: Someone gave this 1 star because it had no plot. I think I agree. It was a movie that follows the high school group around. But through this process you are transported to this place and time. I missed the 70s culture (too young) but this movie explains it to me. There's no great message here but how many movies can recreate a time and place for you. Make you feel like you were there. Help you understand how you would have behaved then. I have little interest in the 70s but what a fun trip it is while watching this movie.
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Summary: overrated
Review: I hated this movie. It had no storyline or plot whatsoever. I don't mean its plot was thin or needed work; it didn't even try to have a plot in the first place. All that happens is these kids hang around, get stoned, and do nothing all day. That's basically the whole movie. I found it to be just a bunch of nihilistic trash.
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Summary: "Dazed and Confused"-The movie that changed my life.
Review: Its not just my personal fovorite, it becomes a fovorite of anyone who has ever seen it. After you see "Dazed and Confused" you begin to act like the characters and quote it without even realizing it. Its been in my VCR at least 200 times and sometimes I even go to sleep listening to it. The reason "Dazed and Confused" is so freakin' good is because there is a character that everyone can relate to -Theres the nice guy- Floyde -There is the little guy- Mitch -Theres the Jackass- Obannion -And there are 2 main stoners- Pickford and Slater Not only that there are a whole bunch of awesome classic rock songs and it has a kickass soundtrack. There a lot of hot girls and beatiful cars too. "Dazed and Confused" also helped launch the careers of many of todays top celebrities such as Mathew McCaugnehey,Joey-Lauren Adams, and Ben Affleck. Lets face it this movie just flat out rules. "Dazed and Confused" is a must have.
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Summary: Smoked out hilarious
Review: Ok, being born in 1974 I never got to experience the weirdness of the '70's. I've longed to live in the days of bell bottoms, platforms and the beautiful women with the straight ironed hair. This is one of those movies that captures exactally how I perceive the mid 70's to be. This film is about, well, graduation night and future freshmen and seniors. They basically go around smoking weed and trying to terrorize the up coming freshman. The line up is an all star cast of who's who in movies. Ben Afleck, Mathew Mcconaughey, Jason London and Milla Jovovich. This is a film that takes a comedic, yet precise look at life in 1976. The music is absolutely awesome and the dialogue will keep you laughing from beginning to end. You get the guy that's always doped up, the jock, the preppy little bi**h and the freshman who wants to fit in. It's hard to describe just what this movie is about because it is really about nothing. One night in 1976 would have been just as good a title as "Dazed and Confused". I love this film. If you enjoy great humor pick this one up.
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Summary: Boring
Review: The director certainly captured the look and sounds of suburbia circa 1976 with the soundtrack and wardrobe. I'll give him credit there. However, the one thing this movie really needed was a good story with characterization. It just never took off. We follow several groups of teenagers on their last day of school as they roam aimlessly around town getting high and acting like idiots. You never really get a chance to learn more about these kids so you can at least like them. Instead, we are presented with several unmemorable "main" characters who never quite get developed. Was it the disgruntled high school quarterback or the freshman Mitch? This movie has a hard time deciding. If you want a good 70's nostalgia movie I'd recommend "Detroit Rock City" or even "Over the Edge" which was actually filmed in 1979! Both of these movies have interesting stories and characters set against the backdrop of the late 70's. Both are worth purchasing. Dazed and Confused, on the other hand, is just a renter.
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Summary: Ah to have been born about 20 years earlier.
Review: This movie served several purposes for me, such as being damn funny at times, but one of the chief emotions I walk away with everytime I watch this is a longing to have been able to graduate in 1976 as opposed to being born in 1976. I mean, these kids had fun! The music didn't suck, drugs weren't really bad for you yet, nobody was getting shot at (well, except maybe for that mailbox incident, but you know what I mean). The girls who were into cool music didn't purposely make themselves look scary, the bands you listened to actually relied on musical talent to reach their status, not how they looked on MTV. Oh yeah, and EVERYONE got high. The movie and the situations it displays are pretty much timeless: high schoolers pulling pranks, defying authority, and searching endlessly for something to do. But the attitudes, the music, and the freedom to be yourself shown here make me think it just might be worth having to wear bell-bottoms to go back there for awhile.
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Summary: OUR American Graffiti...and more
Review: I never thought I could love a movie that made me feel so old. I'm maybe two years younger than the freshmen depicted in the movie, and the first time I saw the movie, was struck by what a time capsule it was. Granted, the hazing was pure invention (who knows, maybe it did occur in Linklater's town), but the demeanor, the pent-up energy, the fashions (using that term very loosely as it applies to Seventies clothing), the sense of longing, and the polysubstance abuse are all very accurate to the period. I watch it sometimes to remember that period of time, which, compared to the ultra-post-modern times we live in (including the very means by which we are communicating right now) seems so innocent and full of hope. Now excuse me, I've got to get up early tomorrow to go get those Aerosmith tickets...
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Summary: Duuuuuude...
Review: A critically acclaimed, very funny winner. One thing to watch for, if it doesn't get in the way of your enjoying the story -- I would bet money that the director made a POINT of showing every single character in both a good and bad light. They're just kids, mostly pretty wild kids at that. Seriously, there are scenes in here that I can think of no other reason for their being included, beyond showing a good side to "bad guys" or showing a bad side to "good guys". This is very unusual in Hollywood, of course, and is probably a healthy, or at least thoughtful, approach. Beyond that, watch for all the up-and-comers in here. Ben Affleck, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, and many others. Oh, that reminds me. Watch Joey Lauran Adams' character, "Simone". She has the most lethal glances at her casual boyfriend, Jason London ("Floyd", the quarterback) when she walks past him and sees him with other girls. You have to be on the lookout for the times they walk past each other, but it is so worth it. The "smart kids" have a few really good moments, which somehow I hadn't expected in a party movie... Ok, I just pointed out some things to watch for, but basically it is worth watching just because it is very entertaining, and really shows a slice of life. Seventeen thumbs up.
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Summary: I Watch It Over And Over...
Review: This movie is so fun. It's one of the best views of high school and does it without pulling any punches. It's real and honest but, still not losing any of the humor. It's got a amazing cast with many roles played by future "Stars" in their early work. The music, clothes and sets really tie the whole thing together. A great choice!
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