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Dazed And Confused (Flashback Edition)

5 star:		(163)
4 star:		(37)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

First off, I love this movie. The first time I saw it was shortly after it was released on video, in 1993/1994. Since then I've seen it more times than I can count on my fingers and toes. I can practically recite every line.

However, a note to those of you who are reading this because you've seen the movie and want to know more about the DVD itself:
I was disappointed with the Flashback Edition. There are no commentary tracks and the extras, while funny, aren't too exciting and seem to be there for the purpose of having SOMETHING new for a second edition that they can make more money off the movie and pacify those who complained that the previous version had no special features at all.
The only extra segment that I enjoyed was the montage of 9 deleted scenes, some of which explain inconsistencies in the movie. For example, how did O'Bannion and others know that Mitch would be pitching a baseball game? Now I know. Having missed those scenes all these years I don't feel like I needed them. What I really wanted was some insight from Linklater. I watched it with the subtitles on (are those considered a "special feature" if they're embedded in the movie itself?) and that really did add to my enjoyment of the actual movie. Like I said, I can recite a lot of the lines. Now I can recite more and the ones that I'd misheard have been corrected.

If you already own the previous edition, save your money on the new one or buy another DVD.

Because I'm rating the overall DVD and not just the movie, it lost one star. The movie itself is a 5-star.

I've always loved this film and i have great memories attached to it from my youth.If your a fan of this movie get the Criterion edition.The picture and sound are top notch.Very obvious on a high end audio/video system.I urge people to do a comparison of Criterion and the flashback edition.Check out the scene at the liquor store when Mitch is standing outside,the Criterion edition is flawless,the other versions of the film have a real glitch here.I loved the packaging,the book and all the great extras including a reunion of the cast,with great insights on the film-yeah the scene where they are driving at the end to get the concert tickets, that was real dope they were smoking,you'll learn this and more with this gem.Totally worth every penny!!

The DVD that I purchased was delivered nice and quick and in perfect condition. I think the seller did a great job.

Finally, a DAZED AND CONFUSED special edition. This is one of the best comedies ever made. Some people find it boring and plotless, but they're just unable to appreciate the honesty that comes along with the movie. Whenever I watch this movie, I watch the whole thing, no scene selections. There is just something about this movie that makes you feel comfortable. It is probably the familiarity that accompanies each of the characters that reminds you of people that you know. There is also something about the feeling of following the characters from the end of their last day of school into the party and concluding on the next morning. There is a feeling about joining the party that makes this movie watchable at most any time. You can feel like you are in the movie, and there is something about it that just wants to make you have fun or go hang out with your friends. People who haven't seen this movie will also be surprised to see the a lot of the cast, which includes many now-famous actors. This cast includes Jason London, Ben Affleck, Rory Cochrane, Mila Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey, and, well there is too many, but believe me, if you remember high school, or you like comedies and you haven't already, you have to check this movie out, and watch the whole thing. It is also good to watch it with a friend so you have someone to talk to about it. An unforgettable set of characters, some good jokes, an unforgettable party, and finally, some special features to go along with the movie. I was one of those people who was told about the movie from a cousin and I picked up the DVD (old one with no special features) and it became one of my favorites. The thing that surprised me was that nobody really knew about it, except for some older people, because the movie was like AMERICAN PIE when it came out. This special edition will definitely get some new recognition. The only thing that pisses me off is that when this special edition does come out, new people are gonna see it and they are gonna act like they discovered it, like I haven't seen it before them. That is gonna suck, but it is gonna be worth it when I see those special features. I hope they have some behind-the-scenes footage or a reunion of the cast or something. By the way, Richard Linklater is a genius who writes with honesty (he also directed this movie). I am gonna buy WAKING LIFE (also starring Wiley Wiggins), BEFORE SUNRISE, and see BEFORE SUNSET. If you liked this movie, you'll probably like DETROIT ROCK CITY and ALMOST FAMOUS. Those movies are good, but we'll get to those later. DAZED AND CONFUSED is a movie you gotta check out. I can't wait for this special edition. You'll also like AMERICAN PIE, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, and a lot of other comedies with honesty. By the way, I forgot, there is some stupid dialogue in the movie, but it is overweighed by the good stuff, and you won't notice it until you have seen the movie around three or four times. By the way, that doesn't mean I think that the movie is stupid or anything, I can say that because I am a big fan, and I still really like that movie. Plus, you've got to take some stupid jokes along with every good comedy. Anyway, my hands are starting to hurt, and I'm running out of ideas. DAZED AND CONFUSED is one of the greatest comedies ever made. This isn't the only move coming out with a special edition. There is MEET THE PARENTS and a bunch of other UNIVERSAL movies coming out with special editions.

This comedy is a scream!! It perfectly captures high school in the 1970s - if you were in school then, you'll recognize everyone in this film as someone in your class. Every detail is perfect - the clothes, haircuts, parties, parents, attitudes, cars, everything. And unlike many teen movies, it doesn't pretend to be heavy or deep - its just and all out good time. I could not stop laughing, watching it, and the soundtrack is awesome.

I saw this movie and was certainly surprised at how different from its peers it is. "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" is deep, and certainly funny, but it lacks that underlying tone of what will happen to the kids once they get out of school. "American Pie" is hilarious, but it's too bogged down by clichés. "Dazed and Confused", however, finds the perfect middle ground. Set in Austin, Texas, on the last day of school in 1976, the film follows a rouges gallery of colorful (if not fun-loving) teenagers who plan to spend the afternoon and night having as much fun as possible, and that's an understatement. The story itself is very simple, yet captivating and intriguing. Each teen spends his/her night doing something different, yet they all eventually convene at the party at the moon tower. It's like a combo of a day-in-the-life movie, an in-depth character study, and a great teen comedy. And it is of course the comedy that more then any thing explores the alienation and unsettling nature that teenagers feel, regardless of age or timeframe. We see this through such lines as: "I came here tonight to do two things: kick some ass and drink some beer. Looks like we're out of beer!" and "If I ever refer to these as the best years of my life remind me to kill myself." That captures how these kids feel about school, and about life. Cause hey, you want the best years of your life, forget high school. Try college

"Flashback Edition". I only pray that this means this is an ALL NEW edition of the DVD including deleted scenes, featurettes, audio commentary, and MORE! Until then, I'll give it 3 stars for cool cover art.

This truly is an excellent movie, as well as an accurate description of a teenagers life. It's a hilarious movie, and one I can (and do) watch again and again. It's a great 'bonding' experience for parent to watch with their teens. They will really realize how teen life is.

A perfect time capsule of high school in 1976. This movie has it all: Rock music; Muscle cars; Drugs. The opening scene with Aerosmith's Sweet Emotion playing while an orange GTO cruises through the high-school parking lot can't be beat.

Furthermore, there's a gold mine of talent here. It's a real stoner comedy, as opposed to that politically correct piece of trash Dude Where's My Car.

Hello! what a great movie, a real cult classic for the slacker generation. 1976 marked the 200th year since the American declaration of independence and in 1993 this retrospective marked the progress that American society had made over the intervening period. Hmmm. That can't be right, this is a movie about stoners, stoners who hate school and like beer and pool-halls and some sadistic ritual involving sticks and young boys (still not sure what that is all about). Make up your own minds.

O Jason London (Mallrats, Party of Five) where art thou? London's understated charisma and cross-allegiance between the jocks and the stoners is the centre piece of this movie as it whirls about the end of school, a busted house-party, a beer-bust by the moontower, riding around in cars smashing post-boxes and talking about Martha Washington's hobby of growing marijuana..?? Who cares what the plot is, just enjoy the ride and the soundtrack and wish you were there. While you're doing it watch out for appearances from Parker Posey, Milla Jovovich, Ben Affleck (great hairdo) and Matthew Mconnaughey.

Oh, and next time you go to get in the car and someone else is driving, don't forget to call shotgun....