american graffiti be a true masterpiece . george lucas be able to make a truly realistic film share his cruisin day in 1962 with a budget of $ 750 and 000. the overall cinematography of the film be outstanding . you have the film shot at night with unforgettable scenery and car and cinematography and with familiar character that everyone can relate to at some point of their life . the film also comprise many talented star and include ron howard and cindy williams and charles martin smith and paul le mat and harrison ford to name but a few . each character paint a bold picture of the time that they be live and they be also important in the overall progression of the story . the film be also back by an excellent soundtrack that set the mood for each of the scene and enable you to relive the time . the film also have unforgettable scene and include the drag race scene and the school dance and the loss of the police car axle and the cruisin scene . this film be a true triumph for lucas and just watch make you want to be a part of the time . it should be watch at least once during a life time to enable you to experience or reflect the time of 1962 .