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Summary: as faraway as mars
Review: was any place in the world actually like this? I graduated from high school in 1972, and things may have changed a lot in 10 years, but these kids are as foreign to me as would be teenagers who lived in 1500. so, as a person to whom this is not loved for its nostalgia value, it's just plain boring. no story, just cruisin'. you could delete all dialogue and not lose much; its like a long, early pop video.
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Summary: Epitomy of the cinematic art form
Review: George Lucas, despite his recent Phantom Menace woes, is truly an artist of amazing sensitivity and accomplishment, as can be seen in this nostalgic look back at the summer of 62. Unlike most films of this genre, "Graffiti" is much more than a sentimental look back at the happy days past. It is a serious look at different people coming of age and making choices in a closing era. John Milner (played by Paul LeMat) quips that he hates the surfing music as he turns off the Beach Boys on the radio, just one of the many fine touches Lucas manages to fit in the movie. Every scenes seems to celebrate youth while at the same time lamenting its inexperience and lack of wisdom...slowly unraveling the philosophical threads that are woven.The acting is brilliant and personally I have not seen a movie more believable. The documentary style filming that Lucas uses with great skill contributes to this effect. The extra features on the DVD are also top rate. The interviews with Lucas and the cast members about the making of "Graffiti" is a movie in itself... You must know about all the struggles that preceded the release of the film to fully appreciate everything that Lucas manages to do with limited resources. The recorded screentests of the cast members is a great bonus. It is so easy to see why each actor/actress was perfect for his/her role.
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Summary: A Classic!
Review: American Graffiti is an excellent film.It's both funny and moving.The plot is very simple:a group of friends having one last night of fun before entering adulthood.The soundtrack of oldies rock is absolutely amazing.The cast is almost like a who's who of stars to be.The film was made on a very low budget and it's much better than many films with much larger budgets.I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: Evocative Tribute to 1962
Review: This film is packed with wonderful moments that reveal a yearning for a time gone by and innocent metaphors. Richard Dreyfus is the soul of the film as events seem to revolve around his character. How many times has anyone walked down the hallway of their old High School past their old locker? The emerging hormonal energy of the teens that populate the film are on display..with comedy, hi jinx and regret. My favorite scene is where Dreyfus encounters the Wolf Man in the studio. The Wolf Man does not admit to being himself and tells Dreyfus that the Wolf Man is on tape. After a sticky handshake Dreyfus leaves only to see the Wolf Man carry on through the glass (Rock On ). If you are of that era then you are also in this film of Universal Language. Unique
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Summary: No matter how old you are...
Review: I wasn't fortunate enough to be around when cruising was at its prime, but after this movie, I wish I could have been. The cars and the atmosphere are something to behold. DVD does the movie justice with high quality sound and clear film. The bonus materials are also a pleasure with a surprisingly long making of the film. No matter how old you are, I think there is something for everybody in this film.
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Summary: A Cinematic Treat
Review: Where were you in '62? AMERICAN GRAFFITI is a classic from George Lucas, made before STAR WARS it's a warm tale of a group of friends on their last night before they go their separate ways: to University, work, etc. This movie was a roaring success, and it's not hard to see why. The story's many plot strands work well despite their apparent non-connection to each other. The characters are richly acted and written, providing for some memorable comic moments. By contrast, the serious moments of thinking about the future are handled well with believability making them all the more powerful. The ending (I'm giving nothing away) also manages to pack a punch. This is the type of movie you'll sit around reminiscing about for weeks after you've seen it. A classic.
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Summary: Where were you in '62
Review: I think this movie is one the all greatest movies in history, it is funny, and serious at times but it is always good. The music is superb, and the acting is great. I think Mackenzie Phillips does a really good job in this film, she is funny and kinda cute in it too.
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Summary: American Grafitti-Excellent(And Don't Knock the Sequel!)
Review: I am glad that Lucas remastered this one for THX Digital sound because the old time rock 'n roll has never sounded better(also rent the THX version of Animal House-same effect!), and there is a THX sighting in this one. This film boasts a cast-of-thousands, but when it was released(I did see this on big screen) these players were unknown. Interesting film unfolds on screen as we our treated to one night in the life of high school buds(for some it is their last night in town as they prepare to go off to college)in 1962 California. The most important character is John(Paul Le Mat)Milner. Milner is like the patriarchal "father" figure to the kids, and what he experiences on this night is an awareness that maybe it is time to make a change in his life(maybe the catalyst was the challenge by Falfa(Harrison Ford) to a drag race, which comes near the end of the film. He remarks in one scene"I ain't goin' off to some GD fancy college!I'm stayin' right here!Havin' fun as usual! " What makes this film work is the way it is done. We are not just treated to the adventures that centers around one central character.There is a plot and then there are subplots throughout the film. The film winds its way back and forth past each character's adventures into the night with the haunting echo of Wolfman Jack who, if you listen closely, seems to have a song or a quote for each scene! By the end of the film, you have just realized you have seen reality unfold before your eyes. Nothing in this is fiction. Everyone who has been through High School can relate somehow to this picture. End captions before ending credits roll is a chilling sequence.An excellent sequel follows(MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITTI).
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Summary: Greatest Movie Ever Made
Review: "American Graffiti" is so great because it is a movie that doesnt age. Its simply timeless. Teens of today can relate to this motion picture just as well as they could 27 years ago when this movie was released. "American Graffiti" is a nostalgic movie that will bring viewers back to the happy days of America, even if you weren't even alive yet. Another great thing about this movie is that it was the start independent film in America. This movie introduced to the world a bold new un-orthodoxed style in film making.With no one main character, and a story for each charactar, this movie had influences on movies such as "Dazed and Confused" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" And it has a great soundtrack.
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Summary: Get the DVD for one picture
Review: This is an awesome DVD. Best money I spent for a vid yet. Its worth the whole price tag just to see the documentary, and see the picture of the Modesto Newspaper where George Lucas ran his old drag car into a tree. I can't believe the crash that guy had. Awesome movie, awesome quality, a must buy for any kind of fan of this movie.
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