American Graffiti

American Graffiti,It’s the proverbial end of the summer 1962 in a small southern California town. It’s the evening before best friends and recent high school graduates, Curt Henderson and Steve Bolander, are scheduled to leave town to head to college back east. Curt, who received a lucrative local scholarship, is seen as the promise that their class holds. But Curt is having second thoughts about leaving what Steve basically sees as their dead-end town. Curt’s beliefs are strengthened when he spots an unknown beautiful blonde in a T-bird who mouths the words “I love you” to him. As Curt tries to find that blonde while trying to get away from a local gang who has him somewhat hostage, Curt may come to a decision about his immediate future. Outgoing class president Steve, on the other hand, wants to leave, despite meaning that he will leave girlfriend, head cheerleader, and Curt’s sister, Laurie Henderson, behind. Steve and Laurie spend the evening “negotiating” the state of their relationship.

STARS: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat

110 min | Comedy, Drama | 1973 | Color

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One of the best of all time
This was the first movie i ever watched multiple times. The only way to do that in 1973 was to watch it at the theater. With my paper route money i went to the local theater 16 times to see it. As a fifteen year old it captured my spirit. I brought the double album soundtrack and tried to live the spirit of the story. How many acting, and producer, director, and spin offs came from American Graffiti?
American Graffiti is American Gold

Lucas' first classic
The success of "Star Wars" ruined George Lucas as a filmmaker. Exhibit A would be his excellent "American Graffiti". This is only movie that George Lucas was part of that's actually about people. There's no razzle-dazzle in this movie. It's a beautifully acted movie. It's filled with characters we really care about. I've seen "American Graffiti" a bunch of times. It actually gets better every time I see it. It is a true classic. Honorable mention: Wolfman Jack.

Masterpiece
When I finished this film for the first time, I immediately rewound and started over from the beginning. I even watched it two more times the following week, and a few more over the course of the next couple months. I truly can't get enough of this film. I can't think of another instance where I've done that -- that's how much this film captivated me upon first viewing. Now, I've seen it countless times, and I'll even put it on for background noise while doing other things. If I'm in the mood to watch a film but not sure what I want to watch, I almost always gravitate to American Graffiti. No matter my mood, I can always sit down and enjoy this one.
Though it is a timepiece, it truly is timeless. This is my favorite Lucas film by far.
While I've been a film geek for quite a long time, I've never related more to characters as much as I did these, even if I didn't grow up during the same time period. And that's the beauty of it, I guess -- you don't have to've come of age during this era to relate and appreciate what the characters are all going through. We've been there -- maybe with different music, fashion and cars, but we've still been there. It's familiar territory.
The era is captured perfectly without being shoved down your throat. It's there, it's prominent, but it's simultaneously subtle due to being wrapped in a thick blanket of engaging characters and happenings. You're not just a viewer, you're truly along for the ride.
Also, why the hell wasn't Paul Le Mat in more flicks? He was my favorite actor in this! Guy should've been a star.