This movie is a terrific movie. It makes me laugh and reminds me of the friendships from my teenage years and early 20's. Growing up in a small town in the midwest, I am reminded of the parties and small-mnded thoughts of many of the "grown-ups". I also know people like the characters in this movie and it is a great reminder of home.

When watching this film, you feel like you are living your high school years all over again. It is a timeless classic that you can relate weather you grew up in 1976 or you grew up in 1996. Linkslater has painted us a picture of all the imaginable characters and all the good times that we probabley forgot, but knew had. Its like all the good times condensed in under 2 hours and all the right characters. … Expand

I watched this film only recently, having never seen it nor even heard about it before, and therefore truly felt I had found a jewel in the rough when I had finished watching it. It's a beauty of a film. I don't know what Linklater's full motive and intention was when making it, but for me this film takes the viewer on a whirlwind ride through a time not that long ago but still somewhat inevitably "forgotten". I was born in the 70's but was really an 80's child, so I didn't really understand what went down any more than the 60's or 50's, other than what I'd read in books or seen on TV. This film changed that - now I feel that I have experienced my own little piece of the 70's, as though I spent an invisible 90 mins in a time machine. It's a great piece of work: the acting for the most part is brilliant, the script is precise, funny and actual, the directing is glib, the music is spot-on (and kicks ass!) and the story itself is suitably light but penetrating. Truly, anyone born this side of WWII should take this trip down "memory" lane - it's a blast.… Expand

Seniors '76.

Simply put, this is a wonderful movie. It is among my top 10 all time favorite films. Something to note, do not judge a book by its cover! This is not some stupid wannabe Cheech and Chong comedy. Far from it! It is a heart warming trip back in time to high school life in the 1970s which can be appreciated even by those of us who were just toddlers in the 70s. See this film. Own the DVD. You'll love it, like most people do.… Expand

Simply breathtaking. Linklater avoids the pitfalls of most semi-autobiographical movies--the easy sentimentality and nostalgia. Instead, he takes us on an incisive and revealing ride thru the place, the period, and emotional themepark of his youth. Instead of a film basked in the glow of bygone past, Linklater revives his youth as vivid present brimming over spontaneity and verve. The script is both accurate in terms of milieu but at moments rise to the level of casual but real poetry and deep insights. His characters rise above merely stereotypes and register as thinkiing, feeling individuals. Despite Linklater's degree of detachment and 'objectivity' that renders it more hardedged than your average semi-autobiographical film, it still overflows with passion, vitality, rock n roll energy. A beautifully balanced movie, fascinating as drama and comedy, as youth film, as ethnography. Also, the movie features perhaps three of the most beautiful women in current cinema. Michelle Burke especially shines as Jodie Kramer. Comparable to Altman's best, therefore one of the best ever.… Expand

This movie was the best movie in the whole world...Im only 17 but i would have loved to grow up in the '70s. The movie just makes me wanna be there.

This is a great movie!! I can watch it over and over again without getting sick of it. Shawn Andrews is my the best actor in the film! I also Think He is Very Hott and if anyone knows of any pictures of him please send them to my email adress. I am only 20 and I really wish I would have grown up in the 70. You must see this movie!

This movie kicks ass man, weeeedddd hey this should by comedy not drama by the way...

The best teenage coming of age flick ever. Bar none. American Graffiti, Fast Times at Ridgmont High and all the others look phony and worn by comparison.

A fun and entertaining portrayal of pop culture during the mid-70's. Don't look for a deep meaning or plot when watching this movie, but expect to enjoy it.

Brilliantly funny and always entertaining. This is a film for anyone who ever wanted to grow up in the 70's but sadly missed it. It doesn't have a single thought in its head, but who cares when the scenes are so accurately shot and excellently presented.

If I could just state an opinion (and by opinion I mean fact), Dazed and Confused is the best teen comedy of all time. It is an intelligent, energetic, and very funny look at a point in time that everyone lives through, with a strong dose of nostalgia and understanding. Set-up like Robert Atlman's take on high school, Dazed and Confused presents a cast of characters so huge that you'll barely have time to get to know all of them. Some say that's a minus, I call it a plus. You ever look into your high school yearbook and go "That guy! I remember him! He's was cool, I guess. Don't really remember much else though..." That's precisely the point. These are the people who end up influencing you the most, but you remember the least. The armies of stoners, jocks, preps, nerds, rockers, and all that jazz. There are no real struggles to overcome, and no real driving goal to the plot, other than just to enjoy yourself. You know what that sounds like? That sounds like pretty much everything I did as a teenager.… Expand