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4/4
Collection of mischief and 70's high school uproar
memento_mori - wrote on 09/05/2013
Richard Linklater is a great director, because he understands certain age groups. He almost never delivers a cliché in his movies, sparking something inventive, yet staying true to the genre of the film. And Dazed and Confused, is a true genre film.
I can't exactly call this film relatable, because I'm not a 70's kid, and I wouldn't know all of this hype and customs of those times. But I sure dug the hell out of this movie.
I just couldn't help but appreciate the way Linklater developed these likable young characters. Sure, they're not doing anything meaningful or helping society in any way (most likely the opposite), but the spirit that is constant in this film is the feeling of freedom and separation from all troubles.
The acting is fantastic and authentic, especially everyone in …
Rating of
3.5/4
Dazed and Confused review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/24/2011
Amazing soundtrack, camera direction was well utilized and the cast delivers. Future stars include Milla Jovovich, Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey. The screenplay was well thought of, no real story but the character development was effective. A few memorable lines: Cynthia - "You know, but that's valid because if we are all gonna die anyway shouldn't we be enjoying ourselves now? You know, I'd like to quit thinking of the present, like right now, as some minor insignificant preamble to something else." Pink - "You know, Coach, I gotta get goin'. Me and my "loser" friends, you know, we gotta get Aerosmith tickets. Top priority of the summer. Oh, and Coach, I forgot. I might play ball. But I will never sign that!" A film about friendship, choices and having a good time. Dazed and …
