The Graduate
"Leaves Audiences Jumping For Joy, Laughter, and Tears!" - Box-office
Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1967 and winner for Best Director, this "delightful, satirical comedy-drama" (Variety) is "wildly hilarious" (Boston Globe). Written by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, the film launched the career of two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) and cemented the stellar reputation of director Mike Nichols (The Birdcage). Pulsating with the rebellious spirit of a generation and haunting songs composed by Paul Simon and Dave Grusin and performed by Simon and Garfunkel, The Graduate is truly a "landmark film" (Leonard Maltin).
Shy Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is home from college with a degree in hand and an uncertain future in mind. Add to his confusion the aggressive advances by the wife of his father's business partner, the sexy Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft, Great Expectations), and poor Ben is completely lost. That is until, he meets the girl of his dreams Elaine (Katharine Ross). One problem: Elaine is Mrs. Robinson's daughter! And she'll stop at nothing to ensure that these two lovers remain separated forever!
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Amazing movie! - bbell
As someone who is generally not a fan of older movies, I thought I'd give this classic a chance. Well I'm very happy that I did, because the many artistic shots and story line are really cool!! :) There are so many funny quotes from this movie as well..! Now I'm also hoping that I'll understand a few more of the pop-culture references which used to go over my head. I'd definitely recommend this movie to all! :)What a Great Film - nw_kiff
"The Graduate" is just spectacular. Dustin Hoffman is a joy to watch as a grad student who has played by the rules all his life and has reached a breaking point. But what really grabbed my attention was the camerawork, and the shot selections. Some fantastic compositions elevate the scenes, and the use of zoom to heighten emotions is particularly impressive. The soundtrack of Simon and Garfunkel is great although a little overused. The ending to the film also creates a wonderful ambiguous tone that leaves the film open to discussion. A must see.Stands the test of time - billie
Boy, this stands the test of time. I saw it when it came out and couldn't remember it well, and am delighted to have seen it again. It's perfect, funny, smart, true. Imagine launching a director, a huge movie star, and a music group all at once. Hoffman is charming, and right on point as the baffled grad not knowing what to do, feeling alientated from his society. Bancroft is perfect as the alcholic seductress. There was perhaps a bit of a lack of what was really happening in those days, ie, long hair and marijuana, but America was pretty square then. I would have liked to have a sequel. What happened to Elaine and Bejamin and Mrs. Robinson and even her husband...how did it all end up 20 years later....but all the same I'm glad they never made a remake....
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Amazing movie! - bbell
As someone who is generally not a fan of older movies, I thought I'd give this classic a chance. Well I'm very happy that I did, because the many artistic shots and story line are really cool!! :) There are so many funny quotes from this movie as well..! ...What a Great Film - nw_kiff
"The Graduate" is just spectacular. Dustin Hoffman is a joy to watch as a grad student who has played by the rules all his life and has reached a breaking point. But what really grabbed my attention was the camerawork, and the shot selections. Some fantastic ...Stands the test of time - billie
Boy, this stands the test of time. I saw it when it came out and couldn't remember it well, and am delighted to have seen it again. It's perfect, funny, smart, true. Imagine launching a director, a huge movie star, and a music group all at once. Hoffman is ...