The Graduate

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Spencer Nielsen 09/21/2024 One of those definitive films of the New Hollywood era. I wished I thought it was a masterpiece like so many others, but I still enjoy it very much. See more Ricky B @RT05884968 5d Wow! I'm surprised I haven't been aware of this before recently and that, though popular among classic film fans, isn't a household name like some others. Hoffman's performance (and Bancroft too) is just something to admire. The story is wild and the ending is absolutely remarkable. That last scene with Simon and Garfunkel's 'Sound of Silence' playing and the looks of uncertainty mixed with excitement leaves the viewer wondering what will happen next which I think can be a really powerful way to conclude a movie that already makes you feel that way. All through it, you think to yourself "where is this going?" And then...it goes and you find yourself wanting more and appreciating it for what it is. And that S&G score... An overall great, complex film. See more Johannes S @RT64416087 Jul 23 I like the portrayal of suddenly having to decide where your entire life should go and getting overwhelmed by it. It's hilarious at times too. But honestly, the affair story is crazy and how Elaine just accepts he screwed her mother multiple times is insanity. See more Kal S @Kalsta Jun 18 A facinating portrayal of messed up people messing up each other. Despite the iconic music, actors, and status of the film, it didn’t hit the masterpiece mark for me, but it was certainly engaging from start to finish. See more Yash B @yashbansal May 18 "The Graduate" is certainly a film I have heard about for several years, as it is heavily talked about in film circles. I think there is a lot to like in it; the acting is good, and the quirky nature of it is fascinating. I do also think it dives into a lot of themes in subtle ways, which can make for good discussion. That being said, I had a hard time getting into the story and characters here, and often I just felt kind of uncomfortable watching it. I think the last shot is really well done, and I can see why it is an iconic ending. Overall, it is a movie I can appreciate, but not one that I personally love as much as many others already do. See more Michael D @MichaelX Mar 2 As we continue through the film canon of the 1960s and 70s, this week’s feature film was "The Graduate", and a welcome excuse to spend time with the always-compelling Anne Bancroft. This was Mike Nichols’s debut, and you can see the sharp instincts that would define a remarkable career (including a favorite, "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"). The film rides on the profound ennui of Benjamin Braddock, a drifting recent college graduate who stumbles into an affair with the iconic original cougar, Mrs. Robinson, before complicatedly falling for her daughter. It’s very much of its time, particularly in its casual treatment of sexual coercion, but there’s a darkness here that elevates it beyond simple romantic comedy. Beautifully shot and precisely observed, it builds to one of the most enigmatic and memorable endings in American cinema along with several notable songs by Simon and Garfunkel. It’s a fascinating, if occasionally uncomfortable, snapshot of a generation in limbo. See more Read all reviews

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