Вопрос школьника
Complete the text with the correct forms of the verbs from the box.
film review American Graffiti (1973)
The ‘coming of age’ movie is very popular, and there
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are few better examples of this genre than American Graffiti. Directed by George Lucas, the film (1) takes/takes place in the summer of 1962 and follows a group of high school graduates as they navigate their way through their last night together before heading off to college. The film (2) features/featured an ensemble cast, including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford, all of whom (3) give/gave standout performances.
One of the things that (4) makes/made American Graffiti so special is its attention to detail. The film (5) captures/captured the look and feel of the early 1960s perfectly, from the cars to the clothes to the music. Speaking of music, the film’s soundtrack (6) includes/included some of the biggest hits of the era, such as “Rock Around the Clock” and “Surfin’ USA.”
But American Graffiti isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It (7) deals/dealt with some serious themes, such as the fear of growing up and leaving behind the people and places that (8) have/had defined us. The film (9) ends/ended on a bittersweet note, with the characters going their separate ways but promising to stay in touch.
Overall, American Graffiti is a classic film that (10) continues/continued to resonate with audiences today. Its timeless themes and memorable characters (11) make/made it a must-see for anyone who (12) loves/loved coming of age stories.
