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 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 ron S. @editR Feb 16 A classic of American cinema by a first time director. Amazing performances and a great script. It rarely gets better than this See more matthew w @Matthew1972 Jan 11 Watched this classic for the first time, but have to say not as good as I imagined, yes Hoffman is great as always, but Bancroft steals the show as the seductive, jealous & scheming Mrs Robinson. See more Austin T. @Bringbackblockbuster Jan 4 Made me cry at the end. Reminds me that love has to be fought for. See more Read all reviews

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