1993 Directed by Richard Linklater
The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a "no drugs" pledge.
no offense but if ben affleck hit me in the ass with that paddle I would be thanking him
A day in the lives of a group of teenagers in the Summer of '76. The way Milla licks a joint. Randy "Pink" Floyd, the movie character I always wanted to be. Erotic-Abe-Lincoln dreams. A Neo-McCarthyism pledge-sheet. Slater-alligator. Never tell your friends to take it easy on your kid brother. Making a bong in shop-class. Alright you Freshman fucks listen up. War stories from your teacher. Running to protect your ass. O'Bannion is a dumb-shit and a piss-poor choice to play the next Batman. Mel's Soul Pole. Ducks on a pond. Having your mommy save your ass. Air-raid you little Freshman bitches. A spit-or-swallow marriage proposal. The worst fuckin' time for the keg-of-beer delivery guy to show up at your…
Perfectly capturing the magical vibe of the 1970s, featuring an ensemble cast of future Hollywood big names & celebrating the restless spirit of high-school life in an unapologetic manner, Dazed and Confused is a funny, affectionate & expertly crafted coming-of-age drama that covers the adventures of various groups of teenagers during their last day of school in the summer of 1976.
Written & directed by Richard Linklater, the film doesn't have any plot but is simply a reflection of the time & era this talented director himself grew up in and is his ode to those unforgettable years most people end up cherishing all their lives. The script itself is full of memorable quotes, interesting characters & pop culture references and the drama is captivating…
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Dazed and Confused is another masterpiece from Richard Linklater, whose work has continued to impress. While this isn't as incredible as Boyhood, It's still one of the finest films made about both high-school and the never-ending twilight of youth.
The "story" is nothing. There is really no story. What we have here is a set of miniature character arcs that all take place within a single 24 hour period; the last day of school specifically. The seniors go and try to initiate the incoming freshman, they drink, they smoke weed, they party; and this is basically it. Yet, despite that, Dazed and Confused is monstrously entertaining. The…
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If I ever start referring to these as the best years of my life - remind me to kill myself.
Dazed and Confused managed to do a lot of things for me... In a lot of ways its plot is minimalistic and its scenes meandering. But in its simplistic and aimless wandering it effectively becomes probably the best "Summer" film, and all around best coming of age film ever made.
With its soon-to-be star studded cast featuring the likes of Jason London, Ben Affleck, Mathew McConaughey, Joey Lauren Adams and Milla Jovovich, and its alway blaring and always toe tappingly energetic soundtrack, the film becomes in essence a time machine not only back…
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Now more than ever I see the masterpiece that 'Dazed and Confused' is. From watching it for the first time as a Freshman in high school in my best friend's basement, making my mom and sister endure it on a weekday afternoon when they would rather been watching 'Roseanne', to a slow rematch over the past three days 'Dazed and Confused' may on day be regarded as THE film about high school and certainly one of the best films of the 90's. Much more to say later on...
Best way to watch this film is with a group of friends and a joint.
This film just invites you into its world and takes you on such a fun ride, every character is instantly likeable even the athletes who are usually assholes in these types of movies. Linklater made a movie which showed you don't need a plot or incidting incidents to make a great film.
When the credits began to roll I admittedly felt slightly dazed and confused myself (in addition to a sudden longing for the good kush). Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the wild and vivid 1970s American experience that was Dazed and Confused and fully understand why Tarentino considers this as one of his 20 favorite movies.
Dazed and Confused would typically be categorized within a genre of movies that is fairly overdone at this point. However, it somehow remains refreshing and unique, even after all these years. The film has no particular story, which gives it all the more of its authentic charm. It feels like a high-end home video, made by students to document and reminisce upon their last day of…
What I like about this film: Seniors being kind to freshmen, freshmen hanging out with seniors, and the whole concept of just hanging out with friends and having a good time,
What I didn't like about this film: the unnecessary violence, the whole tradition of hazing freshmen, Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey preying on high school kids.
To paraphrase Wooderson, I keep getting older but this movie still looks the same and it looks great.
Watching this movie for the very first time in a crowded theater on 4/20 while two Drag Queens give their commentary over-top the audio is a wild fucking ride, lemme tell ya
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