Glory Daze (1996)
- Starring:
- Ben Affleck, Sam Rockwell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rich Wilkes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
My RatingSynopsis of Glory Daze
"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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Glory Daze
- Ben Affleck - Jack
- Megan Ward - Joanie
- Vien Hong - Slosh
- Spalding Gray - Jack's Father
- Matthew McConaughey - Rental Truck Guy
- Camilla Siegertsz
- Matt Damon - Edgar Pudwhacker
- Edwin de Vries
- Josse de Pauw
- Sam Rockwell - Rob
- French Stewart - Dennis
- Vinnie DeRamus - Mickey
- John Rhys-Davies
- Bart Slegers
- Kitty Courbois
- Sean Whalen - Flunky
- Mary Woronov - Mrs. Crump
- Alyssa Milano - Chelsea
- Director(s):
- Rich Wilkes
- Writer(s):
- Rich Wilkes
- Producer(s):
- Jos van der Linden, Chris Moore, William O'Reilly
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Humor, Profanity, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
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