Review of American Graffiti (1973) by Billy G — 20 May 2017
George Lucas' masterpiece about four graduated high school friends who spend their final night on the town before going their separate ways for college. They are immediately identifiable because they feel like real people.
Ron Howard does an amazing job playing against type as a complete jerk stuck in a dysfunctional relationship with his all-too-trusting girlfriend. Richard Dreyfuss captures the what-the-hell-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-life emotions many people experience post-high school.
Paul LeMat portrays a hotshot car fanatic who thinks he's a lot cooler than he really is. And finally we have Charles Martin Smith as the likeable nerdy one in the group. This film beautifully captures one night in their lives.
In that time we come to love these characters, making the final scene all the more gut-wrenching.
This review of American Graffiti (1973) was written by Billy G on 20 May 2017.
American Graffiti has generally received very positive reviews.
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