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.
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…
no offense but if ben affleck hit me in the ass with that paddle I would be thanking him
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…
Happy 4th of July my American Friends!!!
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…
Ok, wait a second, let me pick my jaw up from the floor.
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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A rush to the head, and one which continues to grow in stature even when copy-cats (including one from Linklater himself) try to steal its irreplaceable feisty aura. First act is all movement - a flurry of bullies after their prey, cars in motion, baseball games viewed via a blinding nostalgic lens - before settling into hang-out mode; like a series of conversations in which the camera wanders in and out of groups and bits of gossip aimlessly. Linklater's ultimate achievement as a director is making the mundane seem mystical - even pool-halls are evoked as lively centers of glances, interactions, and dizzying sound colliding against waxed interiors - and dreamy to the point where the sheer activity within the images are enough to dazzle the senses, and yet he *still* throws in a All-Timer soundtrack. Linklater wants me to die from a contact high with his movies, I'm sure of it.
This movie is pretty much the first half of Boogie Nights without the turning point halfway through to turn it into a thriller, and I loved every second of it. Dazed and Confused is honestly just pure fun, and it is aided by the fact that many times the characters are shown that there are no consequences to their actions. In plot heavy movies, this idea becomes an issue as there are no stakes for the protagonists, but in this movie the only goal for everyone is to have a fun, party-filled last day of school, so it works. You feel the youth pouring out of the screen as you watch it, and the movie nails many aspects of high…
you already knew I had to watch
this on the last day of school
an instant favorite in every way
possible
I wish I could live in this film...
thank you Mr. Linklater
I've never before seen the feeling of teenage inadequacy and awkwardness captured so perfectly on film. These characters navigate a social minefield all the while trying to help each other out as much as they can. Lovely.
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