the graduate

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2010)

This has to be one of my new favorite movies. This is a movie definitely good for any college student. In this movie there are many examples of diegetic and nondiegetic sounds, and on screen and off screen sounds. These types of sounds are seen together many times throughout this movie.
Besides good sound, the cinematography was also impressive. I loved when Ben would go from the pool to the hotel room, from the hotel to his room, and from his room to the pool again. It was a good example of an ellipse as well.
What was also impressive was the acting. I loved Dustin Hoffman's part of Ben Braddock. He pulls off the awkwardness and shyness of his character very well. The humor of his character wouldn't have been possible either without the help of good writing. The writing and dialog in this movies makes it so funny.
The movie also deals with the theme of the "generation gap". Many times in the movie, I could see the difference between Ben and his parents. His graduation party and the swim suit for his birthday are just a few examples. Also, the theme of rebellion shows up in this movie. The ending is the most memorable one when Ben and Elaine run away together. This movie is now one of my favorites and I'm recommending it to all of my friends!