The Graduate Review

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2016)

This film is a fantastic piece of art that not only tugs on your heartstrings but also speaks volumes about the divide between the older generations and the younger generations. Many people of that time and even today can agree that older generations have a hard time understanding younger people and their interests. This theme is very apparent in the film and it makes one think about social progress and the role that younger people have played in it. In terms of the film itself Nichols does some very clever and beautiful things with the camera. He allows the viewer to not only observe the scenarios but also what the characters are thinking and struggling with. The acting by Hoffman is truly spectacular. He comes off as very awkward but this makes Ben come off as more relatable and funny. The soundtrack could've included more songs but the music that was in it worked very well. It made the movie very serious or very light hearted which made the scenes more emotionally captivating. All in all this film is a classic down to its core. It is a pure work of art that is beautifully filmed, scripted, and acted that deems this film as iconic.