Dazed And Confused [Blu-ray][Region Free]

Very good movie with a ton of extra features on the Criterion edition. Buy that one instead, it's worth the extra fifteen bucks!Dazed and Confused (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Pass the Bong!
We're gonna go outside and burn one. Wanna come?
Shotgun!
Kegger tonight at the Moon Tower!

This is easily a cult classic! It is my favorite party movie.

This is one of those movies that don't really have a plot or a goal (such as our teen-age lives in the 70's). It's just about 10 or so little semi-stories involving about 24 different actors and actresses. All these characters share a common goal: "What do you want to do?" Nobody seems to think they're going anywhere, so just getting together with their fellow classmates after the last day of school for a beer bash at someone's house is very likely the only thing that matters right now. Everyone sort of questions their existence, they think their life is a bore. We may have thought this then, but we sure do miss those empty, easy-going days now.

Many agree that this is just another "American Graffiti" but set in 1976, which is the year I was a high school freshman. I guess the movie "American Pie" is for today's high school teen. Thank God, "Dazed and Confused" is not nearly as tasteless.

"Dazed and Confused" came out about 1993. What makes this film work so well is that the 24 main characters are all unknown actors (at the time). Just like "American Graffiti", many nobody's became big stars afterwards. In 1993, we really didn't know Matthew McConnahey, Ben Affleck, and maybe about 3 others who have gone on to do other movies. The other stars in this film will always be remembered only as the teen they portrayed in this film...which makes this film, all the more, precious and a gem to get lost in. However, I know this film has to have a cult following. Wouldn't it be great if it were possible to get these 24 actors and actresses together again for a sequel?

This movie touches on the many nuances of personalities that I'm sure everyone knew somebody "just like somebody here". But, there is one really "dumb" line used in this film. It still irks me when I hear Mike (Adam Goldberg) say "I wanna dance!" It's really out of text when he describes how he doesn't like his decision for wanting to "Help needy people" after college. But, other cliches' are priceless. I love McConnahey's approach when he says "All right! All Right! All Riiight! I've adopted it myself. Oh, and that classic line "Are you cool, Man?"

This is truly a fun party movie to have on with friends over (you know, the 30+ crowd). Linklater really captured the essence of the moment. The extras thrown in (a few deleted scenes in the bonus features section) is nothing really necessary, in fact, I'm glad that they were removed from the movie. They showed some of the characters in a darker persona that would hurt how I would like the character overall.

"Dazed and Confused" captures mid seventies culture, all the cliches', nuances, and teenage confusion that we all shared together, back then. Rent it first, either you'll relate to it whole-heartedly, or it just wasn't your era at all. This film might just serve to please a small specific age group, just like "American Graffiti", and "The Big Chill". Either you were there, or you weren't. We understand.

Anyway, buy this film came in a twin pack that comes with "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" on DVD. This film also comes in the new 5.1 stereo sound. These are two excellent films to have together. And I understand that this movie will be on Blu-Ray soon too.

I am not at all an expert when it comes reviewing all the nuances of a blu-ray's audio and visual qualities, but we were very pleased with this movie's translation to the blu-ray format. Anyone familiar with this film knows that the soundtrack is one of the best things about the movie and it's never sounded more wonderful. This is a must have addition to any film collection and the blu-ray version does not disappoint!