More American Graffiti (1979) - The AV Maniacs

Joe L · 09-12-2003, 06:20 AM

I really love AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973); it's one of my favorite films ever. So I always had to have this unworthy sequel along, which is probably one of the most disappointing followups to a great film that I can think of. Maybe I'm crazy for owning this, but I get a kick out of seeing the characters from the original again, especially Charles Martin Smith as "Terry the Toad". I think his Vitenam scenes are the best thing about the film, although all the other "vignettes" are terribly dull. Still some good 60s tunes, though.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I was amazed with Universal's new DVD of this film. It looks absolutely gorgeous, and if there was ever a good case made for OAR, it would be this film. I think this is the first time I've ever seen it the proper way, widescreen in 2.35:1, with many, many bizarre angles and separations and "psychedlic" gimmicks. It probably doesn't make it a good film, but it's at least something to help keep you at least semi-interested in the goings-on.

09-12-2003, 06:22 AM

This is perhaps the worst sequel to a great film ever made. AG is one of my favorite films of all time but this sequel is an insult. I usually collect ALL films in a series but I won't be buying this. Nothing in it works IMO.

It's good to see it get a good DVD release however.

Tom D · 09-12-2003, 03:19 PM

I liked the sequences of Candy Clark in late 1960s San Francisco....but the film pales in comparison to the original which I think is a modern classic.

American Graffiti: ****/****
More American Graffiti: */****

09-13-2003, 11:03 AM

I saw More American Graffiti on cable years ago and the only thing I can remember about it is Cindy Williams standing up on a bus singing "Baby Love" as some sort of protest. Oooh, how 60's

scott favareille · 09-13-2003, 12:25 PM

This film, while not that great, is not the worst sequel to a great film. That honor falls to Jack Nicholson's sequel to Chinatown called The Two Jakes, which was so bad I walked out of the theater midway through. A later cable viewing didn't help, either.

Paul S · 09-13-2003, 09:01 PM

i've always had a good opinion of this movie but i haven't seen it in a loooong time.
i got the disc and will probably watch it in the next few days.
one thing about it i like is the 'trippy' way they structure time, flipping back and forth.
i may find the film to be a big mis-fire now, with age and wisdom, but at least it will still be an interesting misfire.

i've never been a big fan of the original .
i've wanted to like it, but much of it seems cliched,limp, and obvious to me.
i would probably own the first season of Happy Days before i would AG.

jmo, of course.

Joe L · 09-14-2003, 07:02 AM

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Originally posted by kylefield
I saw More American Graffiti on cable years ago and the only thing I can remember about it is Cindy Williams standing up on a bus singing "Baby Love" as some sort of protest. Oooh, how 60's

I hate this scene, and it always makes me sink in my seat with embarrassment.

09-12-2003, 06:20 AM	#1
Joe L Always the 1st DVD Fan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 7,603	More American Graffiti (1979) I really love AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973); it's one of my favorite films ever. So I always had to have this unworthy sequel along, which is probably one of the most disappointing followups to a great film that I can think of. Maybe I'm crazy for owning this, but I get a kick out of seeing the characters from the original again, especially Charles Martin Smith as "Terry the Toad". I think his Vitenam scenes are the best thing about the film, although all the other "vignettes" are terribly dull. Still some good 60s tunes, though. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I was amazed with Universal's new DVD of this film. It looks absolutely gorgeous, and if there was ever a good case made for OAR, it would be this film. I think this is the first time I've ever seen it the proper way, widescreen in 2.35:1, with many, many bizarre angles and separations and "psychedlic" gimmicks. It probably doesn't make it a good film, but it's at least something to help keep you at least semi-interested in the goings-on.

09-13-2003, 12:25 PM	#5
scott favareille Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 4,558	This film, while not that great, is not the worst sequel to a great film. That honor falls to Jack Nicholson's sequel to Chinatown called The Two Jakes, which was so bad I walked out of the theater midway through. A later cable viewing didn't help, either. __________________ "The masses are a**es"

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09-12-2003, 06:22 AM	#2
Michael Elliott Guest Posts: n/a	This is perhaps the worst sequel to a great film ever made. AG is one of my favorite films of all time but this sequel is an insult. I usually collect ALL films in a series but I won't be buying this. Nothing in it works IMO. It's good to see it get a good DVD release however.

09-12-2003, 03:19 PM	#3
Tom D Urban Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Pokey Dot Lounge, Nashville TN Posts: 3,073	I liked the sequences of Candy Clark in late 1960s San Francisco....but the film pales in comparison to the original which I think is a modern classic. American Graffiti: **/** More American Graffiti: /***

09-13-2003, 11:03 AM	#4
kylefield Guest Posts: n/a	I saw More American Graffiti on cable years ago and the only thing I can remember about it is Cindy Williams standing up on a bus singing "Baby Love" as some sort of protest. Oooh, how 60's

09-13-2003, 09:01 PM	#6
Paul S Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WNY Posts: 75	i've always had a good opinion of this movie but i haven't seen it in a loooong time. i got the disc and will probably watch it in the next few days. one thing about it i like is the 'trippy' way they structure time, flipping back and forth. i may find the film to be a big mis-fire now, with age and wisdom, but at least it will still be an interesting misfire. i've never been a big fan of the original . i've wanted to like it, but much of it seems cliched,limp, and obvious to me. i would probably own the first season of Happy Days before i would AG. jmo, of course.