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Saturday, July 17, 2010

American Graffiti



Genre: teen drama
With: Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Paul Le Mat
Director: George Lucas
Release: 1973
Studio: Lucasfilm, Ltd., Coppola Co., Universal Pictures – Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
MBiS score: 8.4/10


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Story-line: one late summer night in 1962, a group of young Californians try to ward off boredom and their fears about the future by cruising around town in search of action.
Pluses: a great screenplay, well-drawn and amiable characters, a solid cast, Suzanne Somers’ mysterious presence and a seminal soundtrack.
Minuses: none.
Comments: AMERICAN GRAFFITI, hailed as a triumph for George Lucas, remains one of the best teen movies ever made. Don’t miss this atmospheric and utterly enjoyable ode to youth, simpler times and rock’n’roll. Pure movie magic!


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