The success of "Star Wars" ruined George Lucas as a filmmaker. Exhibit A would be his excellent "American Graffiti". This is only movie that George Lucas was part of that's actually about people. There's no razzle-dazzle in this movie. It's a beautifully acted movie. It's filled with characters we really care about. I've seen "American Graffiti" a bunch of times. It actually gets better every time I see it. It is a true classic. Honorable mention: Wolfman Jack.
Review of American Graffiti
