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For example, there's the kid who's 27 and still hanging out with all the high schoolers, still trying to date high school freshmen 13 years his junior (Matthew McConaghey). For some kids, you can tell that high school will be the pinnacle of their sad, pathetic lives, and Ben Affleck plays this character to a tee. There are also the ludicrously bitchy and snobby girls (Parker Posey), the perpetually nice and perky girls (Michelle Burke), and the kid who comes to parties "to drink some beer and kick some ass." (Nicky Katt)

This movie is funny because it is so true. High school is pretty much the same regardless of decade or location. You have your jocks and your intellectuals, your snobs and the kids who are nice to everybody. In that way it's like real life, but in real life you're not bound together with 800 other kids you grew up with and who know your entire embarassing life story.

This movie depicting only one day in the life of a high school student is hilarious and touching. Though it will make you laugh out loud, it will also bring back memories of feeling inadequate or ugly that were magnified by the clausterphobic setting of high school. This movie features some stellar performances by actors who went on to become very famous. Though the characters in this movie could have gone to school at any time period in the 20th century, the 70's setting adds to the hilarity. Dive into this world of bell bottoms, bongs and Black Sabbath and try not to cringe when you recognize yourself or your friends in the wonderful cast of characters.

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DAZED AND CONFUSED is really funny and really enjoyable. It isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but you'll enjoy the humor that isn't as obvious of that of a Farrelly Brothers Movie. Richard Linklater did a great job, writing and directing a movie that will deeply affect every generation, with it's unforgettable moments. It is a movie that will bring back old memories...inspire new memories...and has become a memory in its own right. It has characters that everyone can relate to. It has Jason London as the honest guy that everyone would love to hang out with, because he fit in with everyone, and would look out for his friends. There is Ben Affleck as the all-too-into it a**hole that got on everyone's nerves, but was useful to have on your side. There is Rory Cochrane in his most memorable role as the optimistic, always friendly pothead who got along with almost everyone. There is Michelle Burke as the extremely hot, but extremely friendly Jodi Kramer, looking out for her innocent little bro. with an attitude, Mitch, played by Wiley Wiggins. There is Parker Posey as the arrogant b**tch, and there's also Joey Lauren Adams as the partly vengeful, and traditional, but equally sympathetic senior who took no crap. Who could forget Matthew McConaughey as the technical adult who always stayed by the high school envirenmont as a safety, because of his fear of growing up. These people along with, pretty much, millions of other characters, along with the coming-of-age story that energetically dirves and serves to carry along the film that gives you the ability to watch this movie over and over again. But when you feel that way about any film, you should remember not to abuse anything. You wouldn't want to grow bored of the movie. You know what they say : "Too much of a good thing is a bad thing," This of course, can exclude Mr John Stamos, who spoke otherwise in the 10-10-987 add. Of course, it's possible that he's right. I haven't grown bored of this movie yet. Is it possible that I never will. Maybe. Maybe not. Anyways, check out the movie. You'll love it... or hate it. Whatever I don't really care. This movie rocks no matter what.

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As one who briefly glimpsed but still remembers the 70's, I have to say Dazed and Confused completely captured the atmosphere. The characters had a perfect blend of post-hippy idealism balanced with the melancholy and betrayal of Watergate and Vietnam, they looked forward to an uncertain future but were unable to see far beyond getting out of High School. The open-ended storyline, while remaining elusive and unresolved, is an accurate snapshot of High School life of the era (the funny thing is i grew up doing the exact same things in the 80s). It's dialogue is a bit dry at times, the pacing is somewhat flawed and there's lots of scenes of driving cars, but thats what the decade was actually like. so whenever i want to get my 70's nostalgia on, this is the movie I watch.