I loved Boyhood, was "so so" on Dazed and Confused, and haven't seen the Before Trilogy.
I had zero interest in this movie, as I don't like the whole American college experience, baseball, or the late 70's/early 80's.
With that being said, I ended up really liking this movie. It was just so damn enjoyable, fun, and charming. The characters are really what makes the film. Definitely grabbing this release.