America, 1976. The last day of school. Bongs blaze, bell-bottoms ring, and rock and roll rocks. Among the best teen films ever made, Dazed and Confused eavesdrops on a group of seniors-to-be and incoming freshmen. A launching pad for a number of future stars, the first studio effort by Richard Linklater also features endlessly quotable dialogue and a blasting, stadium-ready soundtrack. Sidestepping nostalgia, Dazed and Confused is less about “the best years of our lives” than the boredom, angst, and excitement of teenagers waiting . . . for something to happen. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, supervised and approved by director Richard Linklater and cinematographer Lee Daniel, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray of the film with special features Audio commentary by Linklater Making “Dazed,” a documentary by Kahane Cooperman Rare on-set interviews and behind-the-scenes footage Footage from the ten-year-anniversary celebration Audition footage and deleted scenes Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: Essays by critics Kent Jones, Jim DeRogatis, and Chuck Klosterman; reprinted recollections of the filming from cast and crew; and character profiles from the Dazed and Confused companion book; as well as the original film poster by Frank Kozik
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Dazed and Confused remains an endlessly rewatchable coming-of-age comedy, packed with funny moments, great performances, and an amazing 1970s atmosphere. Criterion’s 4K upgrade looks fantastic, with rich colors, strong detail, and a natural film-like appearance. The soundtrack also sounds clear and lively, and the disc includes the director’s cut rather than the theatrical version.
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