Dazed and Confused (1993)

That was an excellent one.

Thanks for the memories!

Sorry, this movie sucks

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Worth watching simply for the music - though perhaps Slow Ride is tad bit over used!

This movie is spot on in so many ways to growing up and going to Jr. High and High School in the late 70's / early 80's. For those who don't get it or say there is no plot and story line, there is. The plot is celebrating the rites of passage from Jr. High to High School and also becoming a Senior. The hazing happened frequently when I went went from Jr.High to High School. It wasn't spankings, it was other things, but they still happened. Pot, ludes, speed and alcohol were very prevalent and easy to get. The bathrooms reeked of cigarette smoke and pot as did the parking lots. The house parties and barn bashes we used to have were legendary at times. We used to hang out in a game room called Big Daddy's here in Tampa. We would play pool, foosball and video games and then leave and go smoke dope in the parking lot or drive around and slam some beers or hit up one of the house parties for a while then come back and hang out.We were partying so much the local news did a story on the massives parties we were putting on. It was great times and ones I will never forget. When I watch this movie I am transported back to those days. Don't let people tell you it's not authentic, if they do, they are either not from this country or were the unpopular kids who didn't get invited to parties. Enjoy this movie as it is very accurate and will give you an idea if you didn't grow up as a teen in the late 70's and early 80's how crazy times were.

I've heard about this movie for years; about how awesome it is... Totally MISSED THAT bc it was so bland. What was the purpose of this film? I mean I know drugs, sex, party hunting, driving around, wanting to be an adult is what a majority of teens experience but I wasn't one of them. This film doesn't resonate nor entertain me at all. If this is what a "new classic" is I'll take the "older classics" ANY DAY!!! One more thing: what was going on with the teachers?? I know it was the last day of school but I honestly saw 3 teachers in 2 different schools, where was the rest of the faculty?

A story of the battle between authority and youth in the 80s, this movie has a sound track as bombastic as its story line. While Linklater creates an exciting world filled with the problems of high school and middle school students, the film lacks meaning with muddled conflicts and low stakes from beginning to end. Worth a watch just to feel the accurate representation of the party life in the 80s, if that is what you are seeking. The characters are well-developed and likable, although I felt sorry for the lives they led, being given little in the ways of a life worth living. The acting becomes hard to believe at points, and with the exception of Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey, much was left to be desired from the cast. This can be a common problem when working with such a young cast, but the issue remains.