The Graduate
Cast
Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson
Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock
Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson
William Daniels as Mr. Braddock
Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson
Directed by Mike Nichols
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9/10. In Dustin Hoffman's first starring role, as Ben Braddock, he's just
out of college and 21. He has no idea what to do with his life. So he
decides to go with his parents' friend's idea to have an affair with
her. She's Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). That's fine, it brings some
excitement to his life. But Ben had no idea that he'd also be
involved with her daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross).
The Graduate has great acting, great and original plot, and great
music. The music, by Simon and Garfunkle, is classic (who can't sing
along to Mrs. Robinson whenever it's played?). It really brings out
the somber mood of the piece which is portrayed so well.
The script, though taken from a novel, seems so original and striking
that it seems to be thought up at the moment. It actually didn't seem
to have a script. It seemed like real life and that Hoffman was
actually Ben. A script that could have deftly placed humor along with
touching and powerful moments with moments that we can classify with
is a force to be reckoned with. We really feel for all of the
characters; so well written.
Hoffman was completely perfect. His naivetivity and contentness with
the world around him made Hoffman seem like he wasn't acting. Wow.
Anne Bancroft is also very good, and so is Katharine Ross. All of the
supporting characters were very well played, also.
With The Graduate's 35th birthday here, it's fitting that I say that
it seems to not be "old". It could have been released today and I
would not have been able to tell the difference. Its subject matter
and it's powerful message is one that will stick with you for a long,
long time to come!
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Rated PG for sexual situations and language.
Running time: 105 minutes
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