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Glory Daze

Actor(s): Ben Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Megan Ward, French Stewart, Vien Hong
Director(s): Rich Wilkes
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Humor, Profanity
Movie Release: 1996
DVD Release: 02/11/2003
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, French
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 39 mins
Studio: Columbia TriStar
Total Copies: 15
Genres: Comedy Drama, Coming-of-Age, Ensemble Film

Synopsis

"El Rancho," a sort of punk rock Animal House, is the setting for this college drama. Five roommates live in this group house on the cusp of college graduation. Jack (a mohawk-wearing Ben Affleck) is an art major pining over his ex-girlfriend, while Rob (Sam Rockwell) fears domestication after graduation. The artist of a popular campus comic strip, Mickey (Vinnie DeRamus), is still too shy to talk to girls. Slosh (Vien Hong) is an A-student who gave up his education in favor of drinking and partying. The elder of the crew is Dennis (French Stewart), who, despite the wisdom and advice he offers to his younger housemates, is unaware of the less-than-academic attentions of his professor (John Rhys-Davies). The five consider whether they can postpone their lives to stay for one more year. The film missed the trend in Generation X films (Reality Bites, Singles, Kicking and Screaming) by a few years; as a result, the punk characters and soundtrack of this latecomer probably provide a more authentic atmosphere. The rowdy debauchery distinguishes itself through genuine honesty -- drinking and destroying furniture may not be the healthiest way to deal with youthful angst, but it is certainly popular. Spalding Gray, Matt Damon, and Matthew McConaughey make interesting cameo appearances. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, All Movie Guide

Cast

Ben Affleck - Jack
Sam Rockwell - Rob
Megan Ward - Joanie
French Stewart - Dennis
Vien Hong - Slosh
Vinnie DeRamus - Mickey
Spalding Gray - Jack's Father
John Rhys-Davies
Alyssa Milano - Chelsea

Editorial Review

Rich Wilkes directs Ben Affleck, Sam Rockwell, and French Stewart in the college comedy Glory Daze, which comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. Supplemental materials include bonus trailers. This Columbia/TriStar release offers excellent sound and picture quality. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

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