The Lords of Flatbush 1974

Vincent Canby, New York Times: Like first love, this study of the growing pains of the leather jacket-bobby soxer Brooklyn high school set of 1957 is, by turns, cheerful, confused, juvenile and never fully realized. Read more

Jay Cocks, TIME Magazine: The movie is adept at portraying aimlessness, getting at the greasy anomie that was so much a part of that time. But there is a lack of ambition, as if no one involved in creating the film wanted to cut deeper than a little double-edged nostalgia. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: A small masterpiece that places the mood and general ethos of the '50s with absolute precision and total affection. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Not too much finesse distinguishes the script, which carries neither warmth nor particular interest for the various characters. Read more