1973
Directed by George Lucas
I know it is an extremely unpopular opinion to dislike anything that George Lucas touches, but I found this movie to be an incredible bore. Angsty teens living in a small town...where have we seen that before? I didn't like it in The Last Picture Show and I didn't like it here. I prefer my bildungsroman to come from Dickens, thanks.
Teenage boys aren't content with their accessible girlfriends so they chase impossible ideals. I don't have to watch this on the big screen; I went to high school. As a side note, I swear I saw James Franco in this one. Don't ask me how, but he was there.
So like I said, this film is a bit of a drag. Maybe men will better relate to this film but I found all the characters obnoxious and the main character's dilemma absolutely insane.
Wanted to like it, but just couldn't manage it.
RATING: **---
Interesting Facts:
Shot in sequence.
George Lucas missed his high school reunion to work on this film.
#62 in AFI's top 100.
