Drew Blanc I absolutely adore this film. I bought it after getting my hands on the soundtrack, which is also awesome, and it really hit the spot. Like many people have said before, if you've ever been in a similar situation, this film will resonate deeply! It really is intriguing to read reviews from people who hated it. Obviously that makes just as much sense as people who loved it, not everyone can relate to the story or understand the journey, but i wouldn't want people to be put off from seeing it purely on the strength of the negative reviews. Great performances from the whole cast, perfectly balanced with a brilliant punk soundtrack. A real gem.

finnincal I rented Glory Daze at a little film place in West Davis, CA. It spoke volumes to me because I was in a similar situation to that of Jack, the main character, the only difference being, my "ex-chick" was not seeing some other jackass. I left Davis, CA and started a new career, only to come back here for her...the wrong reason, but my life is better just the same. I'm lucky in a way, but it was inevitable, real, true, first love doesn't die EVER. I'm here, and I loved this movie, especially after I got to know Santa Cruz a little bit. I don't KNOW it, don't get me wrong, but it has a place in my heart, if only a little one. Alyssa Milano, is the princess of staying young, and gives this film an energy it may have sorely lacked without her. Ben is the perfect "angst". Patrick is the perfect "eccentric" Vinnie, the clever artist/social commentator. It's a very local NorCal flick mixed in with some good faces, I loved it, and it really does speak to the graduating, broken hearted NorCal crew. Just watch it and reflect, buy it, and reflect for a lifetime, but don't let it keep you from moving forward, and living it up in the here and now. Peace.

ErnieMuraoka Ben is superb in this angst-ridden comedy about the end of senior year in college at a west coast university. Ben is ONLY SUPERB when there are over 4 other cast members with a lot of speaking parts.Affleck is like The Eagles. They're only good as a band. Solo, they're really marginal. I don't have to list his flops."Glory Daze" is pretty much a guy flick. I enjoyed the destruction of the frat house, the woven scenarios of the other cast members and the fact the writer/or director finally had an Asian actor in a role that had lines.Afflect re-visits his "Chasing Amy" depression and whining that was tolerable, but we've been there before. However for Ben fans who haven't seen "Chasing" its a whimpering treat.In summary, rent or just buy the DVD for the funny French Stewart lines, the destruction of the frat house, the Asian guy who actually has lines, that Milano chick, the music and the fact that there is no happy ending. I love comedies from Hollywood that don't have happy endings. Its sort of like "Animal House", it has an ending, but not particularly happy---it just ends.

Uslex3 I wish I would of came on here to see some of the ratings off this movie before actually watching it. Some people actually liked it which I am surprised but I guess everyone has their own opinions. I think this movie is very poor and do not recommend it to anyone. This movie I thought would be about teen life and the steps taken when you face the real world but all I saw was confusing story lines that went nowhere. This movie is not funny or entertaining at all. It is dull with boring dialogue and not worth seeing to the very least. If you wish to see a movie about stupid teens watch Dazed and Confused. Comparing this to Dazed and Confushed is a huge difference. Dazed and confused is a much better movie and I recommend to see that and never to see this. I rate this movie a 2/10. I give it a 2 instead of a 1 because I actually managed to watch the whole thing.