

Dazed and Confused
The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a "no drugs" pledge.
Critics Sentiment
Mitch and friends dump paint on O'Bannion
Senior girls led by Darla humiliate freshman girls
The film recovers from the uncomfortable hazing sequences to hit its peak with the satisfying revenge prank against O'Bannion.
The film starts strong with authentic 1970s atmosphere but dips during the disturbing hazing sequences that some reviewers found unsettling. It builds momentum through the middle sections with praised character interactions and perfect soundtrack integration, peaking with the satisfying revenge sequence. The ending loses some steam as reviewers noted uncertainty in the conclusion, though the overall nostalgic journey remains beloved.
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Jason London
Pink

Matthew McConaughey
Wooderson

Joey Lauren Adams
Simone

Rory Cochrane
Slater

Wiley Wiggins
Mitch

Adam Goldberg
Mike

Anthony Rapp
Tony

Sasha Jenson
Don

Shawn Andrews
Pickford

Milla Jovovich
Michelle

Ben Affleck
O'Bannion

Marissa Ribisi
Cynthia

Michelle Burke
Jodi

Deena Martin
Shavonne

Cole Hauser
Benny

Christine Harnos
Kaye
Mark Vandermeulen
Tommy

Esteban Powell
Carl
Jeremy Fox
Hirschfelder
Jason O. Smith
Melvin
Crew
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