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Director Richard Linklater turned his free-range verite sensibility on the 1970s in Dazed and Confused after changing the world with the generation-defining Slacker. As before, his all-seeing camera meanders across a landscape studded with goofy pop culture references and poignant glimpses of human nature. Only this time around, he's spreading a thick layer of nostalgia over the lens (and across the soundtrack). It's as if Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
The story deals with a group of friends on the last day of high school, 1976. Good-natured football star Randall "Pink" Floyd navigates effortlessly between the warring worlds of jocks, stoners, wannabes and rockers with girlfriend and new-freshman buddy in tow. Surprisingly, it's not a coming-of-age movie, but a film that dares ask the eternal, overwhelming, adolescent question, "What happens next?". It's a little too honest to be a light comedy ("If I ever say these were the best years of my life, remind me to kill myself.") But it's also way too much fun to be just another existential-essay-on-celluloid. --Grant Balfour
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Director Richard Linklater's nostalgic 'Dazed and Confused' is a hilarious slice of '70s life. A superb ensemble cast delivers a funny, dead-on portrait of American teenage life in the mid-1970s. Released in 1993, look out for early roles from Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughy, Parker Posey and Milla Jovovich.
'Dazed and Confused' follows the exploits of various groups of high school students on the last day of school in 1976, from their high school, to drug fuelled parties and binge drinking. What separates this film from other high school movies is that although it is inherently a comedy, it offers a deeper, more meaningful message about growing up and the future, as the characters resist the responsibilities that inevitably await them.
Arguably one of the best attributes of this highly enjoyable film is the music that accompanies it, with classic hits from Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Kiss, ZZ Top and War to name but a few.
Definitely a must see and highly recommended!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The quintessential feel good movie. Oozing style with a veneer of healthy nostalgia, this film's laid back pace suitably reflects that summery, holiday vibe. School's out for the summer and the kids take to the streets, hangin' and chillin'. With a spectrum of characters so complete and so believable as to bring a smile of recognition to all who are young at heart, Linklater has created a film to watch again and again. A truly beautiful film; to be cherished.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This has to be the best movie with no plot. I can't describe it - I told a friend "It's got no plot, based in the 70s, with a bunch of stoners. Damn funny, full of laughs, and fast paced." He grunted, ignored my pleas of getting it - that is until he saw the trailer. Take my word for it - buy buy buy! (Amazon.com have the DVD version if you prefer... shame about the whole region thing though.)
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Feel Good? How about child abuse!
I read a lot of enthusiastic reviews here for this film but, even after making the mistake of watching it, I have no idea why this film appeals to anyone. Read more
Published 1 month ago by World Traveller
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Oh...woe is me. I don't know what to do. I don't know what to think. I don't know what to believe. I Don't know who to idolise. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tesskoh
LOVE IT !!!!!
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Published 7 months ago by Carl Adams
Passable but still worth a look
I decided to buy this film on the advice of a friend who had seen it when he was younger, so he ended up building the film up a little too much. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
So damn cool
One of my favourite movies, I absolutely love everything 70s as i wish i was born during those early eras! I loved the storyline, the cast, the backdrop and the soundtrack! Read more
Published 17 months ago by AniAnhai
dazed and confused
This is one of my favourite films. Dazed & Confused has a nice hypnotic quality that reels you in from the very start and makes you live in its groovy, happening world for the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Flobbydobby
"George Washington was in a cult and the cult was into aliens."
Many Americans enjoy this movie as the quintessential teen movie. Is it accurate? Not really. But it is fun. It's a movie that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2008 by A. Bohn
Dazed and Confused is the best teen movie ever...
...in my opinion!
If you don't like movies where nothing major happens then don't buy this film. But you'll be missing out!
If you don't like movies where nothing major happens then don't buy this film. But you'll be missing out!
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by looby
Irritating American Drivel
This film is usually praised for its rock and roll soundtrack, which is fair enough. Trouble is you hear very little of that music here, and the movie itself is rubbish. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by D. Carter
D+C
nothing much really happens in this movie, but it's awesome to watch while you're getting totally wasted.
Published on 4 Sep 2006 by Delta Red
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