Glory Daze (1996)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Rich Wilkes

Writer (WGA):

Rich Wilkes (written by)

Release Date:

27 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

It's two days before graduation, and Jack is having serious doubts about the future. The old gang is breaking up - Rob is moving to L.A...

Plot Keywords:

Pretty Girl | Female Nudity | College | Topless | Male Nudity

Cast

Ben Affleck	...	Jack
Sam Rockwell	...	Rob
Megan Ward	...	Joanie
French Stewart	...	Dennis
Vien Hong	...	Slosh
Vinnie DeRamus	...	Mickey
Kristin Bauer	...	Dina
Alyssa Milano	...	Chelsea
John Rhys-Davies	...	Luther
Lance Wilson-White	...	Stew
Mary Woronov	...	Mrs. Crump
Tegan West	...	Doc
Matthew McConaughey	...	Rental Truck Guy
Sean Whalen	...	Flunky
Christine Klotz	...	Graduation Woman

Also Known As:

Last Call (USA) (working title)
Última llamada (Spain) [es]
Días de gloria (Spain) [es]
Parhaassa iässä (Finland) [fi]
Tempo de Mudança (Brazil) [pt]
Ultimo appello (Italy) [it]

MPAA:

Rated R for strong language and a scene of sexuality.

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Benjamin F. Porter College, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Company:

Weiny Bro Prods.

Trivia:

In the final scene, the road Jack is shown driving down to leave Santa Cruz is actually heading towards Santa Cruz.

Quotes:

Jack: People say nothing is forever. I say how do you explain herpes or The Grateful Dead?

Movie Connections:

References Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend (1992)

Soundtrack:

Kill all the white man

A better college movie than "Animal House"

Ah, what a wonderful little gem "Glory Daze" is. Everyone extols the virtues of "Animal House," calling it the greatest college comedy ever, but for my generation of college students, I bet "Glory Daze" would be seen as a far better film (if only people would SEE it).

Ben Affleck is great in his portrayal of Jack, the ultimate purveyor of suburban angst. His scene with the jokester passing out graduation gowns is priceless, as is the confrontation on the bus with Brendan Fraser and Leah Remini. He gives a most memorable performance.

The best thing about "Glory Daze" is its honesty; even the tough, angry Jack breaks down when it comes to love. even he still seeks his "funny s**t". Give this one a chance; any college student should relate (especially those male ones who are free of the fraternity lifestyle).