American Graffiti (1973)

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• Alexander D

  
  AMERICAN GRAFFITI, a teen coming of age drama set in 1962, is certainly not what we would expect from George Lucas, who wrote, produced, and directed sci-fi and action movies such as STAR WARS (to stare the obvious), RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, THX 1138, LABYRINTH, and HOWARD THE DUCK.… More
  AMERICAN GRAFFITI, a teen coming of age drama set in 1962, is certainly not what we would expect from George Lucas, who wrote, produced, and directed sci-fi and action movies such as STAR WARS (to stare the obvious), RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, THX 1138, LABYRINTH, and HOWARD THE DUCK. On the other hand, it is surprisingly good and entertaining, with an ongoing soundtrack of hits from the late '50s and early '60s.

• Jeff "

  
  American Graffiti is George Lucas' second film, and it doesn't deal with Sci Fi adventure like Star Wars and THX 1138. Lucas has made one of the most memorable teen comedies/drama films in cinematic history. What George Lucas has made with American Graffiti is a film that… More
  American Graffiti is George Lucas' second film, and it doesn't deal with Sci Fi adventure like Star Wars and THX 1138. Lucas has made one of the most memorable teen comedies/drama films in cinematic history. What George Lucas has made with American Graffiti is a film that everyone can relate to. A superb cast deliver great performances there is definitely great chemistry between every actor here. American Graffiti is also a film that has some of the best trash talking in any other film. The film has a great blend of comedy and drama, and George Lucas has created something unique with this film. A very good, and memorable film, American Graffiti is a superb film. I thoroughly enjoyed, and I thought it was nice to see that George Lucas made this, because as we all know, he would later make the legendary Star Wars: A New Hope. I thought it was great to see Lucas do a more different film instead of just another Sci Fi film, he made a comedy with dramatic elements, and it works so well on screen. This film is one of most well crafted teen comedies out there, and it shows the way a bunch of teens how they get ready to leave a small town and tackle the real world, something we all had to go through. A must see for diehard film buffs, American Graffiti is as funny as it is dramatic, and I think thats why this film has stood the test of time, it's simply smartly crafted and well acted that it's still a fun film to watch today.

• AJ V

  
  I saw this movie a long time ago, and I always wondered why Lucas directed it. The cast is good, but the story isn't that great. I remember not liking this movie when I first saw it, but maybe I'll give it another try someday.

• Dan S

  
  A lesser form of "Dazed and Confused", if you will, with a young George Lucas showing off his skill outside of sci-fi. Although largely forgettable and undeniably formulaic, still a very enjoyable movie that is funny, has a nice atmosphere, and is very well paced. The… More
  A lesser form of "Dazed and Confused", if you will, with a young George Lucas showing off his skill outside of sci-fi. Although largely forgettable and undeniably formulaic, still a very enjoyable movie that is funny, has a nice atmosphere, and is very well paced. The Richard Dreyfuss character is the most memorable part of the film, as he pursues an attractive girl across California throughout the night. I still like "Dazed and Confused" much more than this film, but I definitely respect and enjoy it to a high degree.

• Cassie H

  
  I love it!!! Great characters in a great movie :)

• Conner R

  
  A great anthology of teenage life in the 60s. It has a lot of great early performances from now well known actors. The cinematic style is amazing and puts you into a suspension of disbelief. While I feel that the individual stories never closed properly, it wasn't bothersome to… More
  A great anthology of teenage life in the 60s. It has a lot of great early performances from now well known actors. The cinematic style is amazing and puts you into a suspension of disbelief. While I feel that the individual stories never closed properly, it wasn't bothersome to the overall plot.

• Chris W

  
  This semi-autobiographial film depicting the antics of the final night of having fun for as group of friends before college is proof that George Lucas has talent as a director of non sci-fi films. He needs to make more films outside of that genre. As I've said before, I love… More
  This semi-autobiographial film depicting the antics of the final night of having fun for as group of friends before college is proof that George Lucas has talent as a director of non sci-fi films. He needs to make more films outside of that genre. As I've said before, I love films like this, and the fact that this film iwas essentially the first teen movie and the reason why Dazed and Confused exists. It's no secret that music is an essential part of films, and something I noticed,(and loved) was that there is music playing almost non-stop during the entire movie. Music is in every single scene, and I can't think of any other movies that ahve taken that approach. This movie might lose its impact for people who retroactively watch it (like me), but I think it still holds up regardless.

• Jon L

  
  This film is an interesting take on youth in the 60s. It really takes you back (even if you weren't there the first time around). I really liked to see this all-star cast, before they were ever made famous. This is a really fun movie.

• Tim S

  
  A classic.

• Dean !

  
  A very cool film set in the 50's with some cool car's of the time. A good coming of age drama.

• Leigh R

  
  It was an okay film.

• Mike S

  
  George Lucas made this? Talk about being in a galaxy far far away from anything even remotely resembling Star Wars. Well, part from the fact that a very young Harrison Ford does a minor role here, which is pretty cool in itself. He looked a bit out of place though without a wookie at… More
  George Lucas made this? Talk about being in a galaxy far far away from anything even remotely resembling Star Wars. Well, part from the fact that a very young Harrison Ford does a minor role here, which is pretty cool in itself. He looked a bit out of place though without a wookie at his side or a brimmed felt hat on his head. But no wonder really, as this was years before he had his major breakthrough as an actor. At any rate, this movie is truly the kind that defines the generation it portrays, which in this case would be the teen culture of the 1960's. For that reason alone it was very interesting to watch, even though I prefer the more raunchy and open-hearted type of teen comedies, like American Pie or Fast Times at Ridgemont High, which I find a bit easier to relate to. So is this movie worth your time? Well, if you ask me, the answer is yes, regardless of the fact that one of my all-time favourite directors happened to be behind the camera. Because altough I can't say I loved it, it was definitely a movie I found good enough to have deserved its title as a classic. One I'm sure also works as a wonderfully nostalgic trip for those who were there and experienced the era in person.

• Jason S

  
  A classic that still works to this day. The cast is loaded and all the stories involved are pretty good.

• Lenny M

  
  Formula that Dazed and Confused used to focus on the lives of different teenagers during one evening. Good film, the music was probably better in Dazed and Confused but the early 60's vibe is like candy.

• Jennifer X

  
  It's a good nostalgia flick, very atmospheric soundtrack and I could live on Wolfman Jack's voice. Still, I didn't like it as much as I thought I would.

• Pierluigi P

  
  The only George Lucas film I like, in fact, I love it. a Fellini-like premise, highly nostalgic, heart-felt and hilarious. awesome soundtrack.

• xGary X

  
  Gently amusing snapshot of a group of highschool kids facing life changing decisions come graduation. A likeable cast and proof that George Lucas CAN do "people". Sometimes.

• Lafe F

  
  George Lucas' teen years onscreen? Perhaps. It's a great 1950's teen night out car-hopping cruising sort of movie. There are nice 50's rock and roll tunes. It's an all-nighter. It may have inspired Happy Days in part. More realistic than Grease. Somewhat… More
  George Lucas' teen years onscreen? Perhaps. It's a great 1950's teen night out car-hopping cruising sort of movie. There are nice 50's rock and roll tunes. It's an all-nighter. It may have inspired Happy Days in part. More realistic than Grease. Somewhat enjoyable. The only suggestion of "Star Wars" I saw in this was Harrison Ford himself.

• Flutie A

  
  An awesome multi-character story that'll take you back to the '50s. Harrison Ford makes an appearance pre-Han Solo that gets some laughs.

• Dean M

  
  Fantastic pop tribute to the innocent abolescence joys of driving around, picking up girls, eating hamburgers and listening to the radio as a high school class celebrates the last night before they break up. That movie reminds me when I first watched my favourite old comedy TV series,… More
  Fantastic pop tribute to the innocent abolescence joys of driving around, picking up girls, eating hamburgers and listening to the radio as a high school class celebrates the last night before they break up. That movie reminds me when I first watched my favourite old comedy TV series, <i>Happy Days</i>.

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