While it wasn't a necessary sequel to the beloved coming-of-age classic, it's still a very powerful and haunting film, which really does an amazing job at expressing the turbulence of the 1960's.
For instance, the scenes that really got to me the most were those of Terry "The Toad" Fields in Vietnam, which were very frightening and sad (especially since his story has an incredibly depressing ending). I thought it was clever how the filmmakers used 16mm to film those scenes (just like it were newsreel footage), and it really got me interested in learning more about that period in history. Likewise the protest scenes were equally horrifying and intense to watch, with all the brutal violence that the police inflicted on those who spoke out against the Vietnam War, especially with Laurie and Steve getting caught up in the midst of all of it, when she is out to support the Women's Liberation Movement.
Last but not least, the film had a great soundtrack of 1960's tunes, ranging from Simon and Garfunkel, The Doors, Jan and Dean, and The Capitols.
Review of More American Graffiti
More American Graffiti
(1979)
Not the greatest sequel, but still a very powerful film.
27 December 2018