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Summary: An honest look at coming of age
Review: What a great movie, one that someone of any age can get something out of. Dustin is superb as the college grad that has always done well, but is now sort of aimless and confused about what to do next. He's pounced on by a female friend of his parents, and doesn't put up much resistance as she seduces him. He's not quite sure what to do - he doesn't want it to be just sexual, but she resists any attempt to make it more. His parents try to get to know him, but are inept at it. The daughter of his lover appeals to him in her 'normalcy' ... and he finally has to take a stand and figure out what he really does want.The acting is great, the dialogue is great, and even the cinematography is excellent in conveying the mood of the various scenes. The soundtrack works extremely well with the atmosphere. The special features on the DVD are very eye-opening. The one that struck me the most involves the scene near the end in the church, where Dustin is pounding on the glass with his arms wide. It seems to be a very strong 'Jesus' symbolism ... but as the 'making of' explains, he *had* to do it that way so that there was no risk of breaking the glass. It's amazing that the whole dynamic of that scene changes when you realize he was simply pounding to get her attention, and that the 'shape' was a necessity and not a choice. Definitely a movie that gives you more with each watching.
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Summary: The worst movie I have ever seen!
Review: I don't understand why everyone likes this movie so much. To me, it is absolutely the worse film i have ever seen. We saw it in my film study class and i just couldn't even stand to look at the screen after a while. it is extremely boring, the script is the kind of funny that you get, but don't feel like laughing at, the music is okay, but can't salvage the movie, and the directing is just asking for people to fall asleep. i'm not someone who goes for meaningless movies, quite the contrary. however, i don't see any meaning or symbolism in this movie at all, i think it looks like something that is a very bad, first attempt at filming. i could probably do better in my backyard with a camera. don't watch it, it'll be the worse, most boring time of your entire life! i wouldn't even give it any stars, i'd give it negative stars if that was a choice!
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Summary: I have just seen one of thee best movies ever.
Review: No, I'm not exzaggerating. This movie is, and will always be a classic. What can I say about it? I'm speechless. Everything about it seems perfect. It's a marvelously original movie- the actors, the lines, the camera angles. Everything is just perfect. The plot is wonderful as well-- Benjamin is a young man unsure of what to do, sick and tired of being perfect and doing things for other people. He has an affair with Mrs. Robinson, his dad's partner's wife. The inevitable happens; he falls in love with Mrs. Robinson's daughter. . . the ending is wonderful, leaving you unsure of what is to come, and the music is a definate plus. Go rent, or buy this movie now. You won't regret it.
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Summary: My favorite movie
Review: This is the brilliant tale about a man who has just graduated college. In the past he has excelled at everything now he is unsure what it was all for. He doesn't know where to go now. When his father's partner's wife ((Mrs. Robinson)) tries to seduce him he begins an affair with her. Matters are complicated when his parents are trying to set him up with the Robinsons daughter Elaine. Matters are complicated once again when he finally does go out with Elaine and now is in love with her. The plot all plays out in masterpeice style with a climatic scene that you will never forget.
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Summary: Superwondertacular
Review: Are you tired of all the "Sleepless in Seattles", and all the lame teenie bopper romantic comedies out there that have as much depth as a piece of cardboard. Then check the Graduate out. It's offbeat, out there and hilarious. It's quite a genre buster, comedy, tragedy, revolution, tons of stuff. Every thing just ties into everything else. It breaks bunches of taboos, especially considering that it was made in the 1960's, right before the anti-war movement, and counter-culture explosion. Ben Braddock is just out of college, an award winning scholar and a track star. But underneath all this Ben is disturbed, all his life he's know what to do, but now he's caught at a crossroads in his life, just what is he going to do. Though his future is also offered to him ("One word....Plastics"), he wants it to be something else.....different. Plenty of things are different about this movie, with great acting and a kickin' soundtrack. You owe it to yourself to at least see it once
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Summary: Fasten your emotional seatbelts, bumps may hit close to home
Review: I first saw this movie not long after finishing undergrad work and making the toughest decisions of my life. Upon first viewing, the scene I remembered most was Ben floating in the pool with his dad yelling at him to make something of his life. The ending left me wanting the story to continue and the music to keep repeating. Dustin Hoffman immediately became my favorite actor, long before 'Tootsie' or 'Rainman.' Now, 20 years later, I relate to other themes besides the often mentioned 'societal expectations' of young people. The most successful stories are ones which people can identify with, and The Graduate hits a home run. Have you ever been involved in a relationship deemed 'questionable' or 'inappropriate?' Ever been devastated by infidelity or shocking revelations from a family member or loved one? There's a character here for everyone. If you already saw the movie when you were younger, watch it again and become mesmorized for a different reason. Now in my 40's, the movie has become downright scary if not heartbreaking. Many may consider it a comedy in places, but I have yet to laugh aloud. Paul Simon's best writing 'makes' the movie, providing a score that is second to none. I don't know how The Graduate didn't win more Oscars. Reminds me a lot of 'Midnight Cowboy' which also contains hit songs, pitiful characters, and Hoffman.
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Summary: The Graduate's a timeless classic with unlimited reply value
Review: You don't what love is until you see this movie! Benjamin Bradock just finished college and wonders what to do now. He accomplished what society deems as a success but ponders the point of living. This is a situation every generation must face. Making his parents proud just doesn't seem to be enough. He finds meaning and direction in life through sex and love. The women in the movie perfectly exemplify the one night stand girl and the one you'd want to marry. Moreover, if you could have one for one night only, it would be Mrs. Robinson, but if you had to spend the rest of your life with one, it would definitely be Elaine. The experience and sophistication of Mrs. Robinson make her allure overwhelming. And the scenes where Elaine in on campus really show how much she stands out among average people. This inspiring story is what every man needs to get a beautiful girl. However, if you don't have the guts, you can live an exciting love life vicariously though Ben. And you can't ask for much more than that from a movie. The Graduate is one of the greatest stories ever told, the music by Simon and Garfunkle is excellent, and the reply value can't be beat. I recommend owning it on DVD and you can fall in love over and over again.
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Summary: Deserves its Classic Status
Review: I had never seen this one until I rented the DVD this weekend and it sure does deserve its status as an American classic. Every aspect is top-notch, from the performances to the creative yet unintrusive photography to the insightful and amusing script to the wonderful Simon & Garfunkel score. There are countless memorable scenes.
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Summary: Great Coming of Age Film
Review: "The Graduate" is one of those films that you think about after you have seen it. It's somewhat odd storyline (Hey, Ben sleeps with his parents' friend.) may alienate some, but I loved it. The DVD leaves a bit to be desired. This MGM re-issue leaves off the original mono track that was on the original Polygram disc. The video is framed at about 2.35:1, but is not anamorphic and has a little too much edge enhancement applied to it. But other than that, the picture is fine. The stereo remix is a bit too directional and harsh, but the Simon and Garfunkel songs sound great in stereo. The extras, which include interviews with Dustin Hoffman, the screenwriter, and others (I haven't seen the disc in a while) and give some insight into the film. My only reservations about this disc are the lack of the mono track and lack of 16:9 enhancement to the video, but this is an otherwise fine disc.
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Summary: A Great Film
Review: A classic 60`s romantic comedy, which I have seen loads of times & still find it as amusing & endearing as the 1st time I watched it at the pictures in 1970. As a lot of people now know, the stage version is currantly doing the rounds in Londons West End. But for those who don`t know the story, it concerns a very naive young man, Ben (Dustin Hoffman) who unwittingly becomes sexually involved with his Father`s friends wife, Mrs Robinson(Anne Bancroft) who is very attractive but much older then Ben, & very manipulative. She seduces him & the affair carries on for a while, then her Daughter ( Katherine Ross) comes home and Ben is pressured to take her out on a date. He is very mean to her & drags her into a strip club and she runs out in tears, then he explains his antisocial behaviour & they end up enjoying the rest of the evening. He falls in love with her, but I won`t spoil it & tell you anymore except to say that there is a very big obstacle to overcome before they can hope to try & find future happiness together. There is a brilliant soundtrack from Simon & Garfunkel with songs such as, of course, "Mrs Robinson," Sound Of Silence,"Scarborough Fair" & more. So definately a film worth watching, for Its sheer light hearted escapism, that over the years has stood the test of time. So go on treat yourself.
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