One of the great romantic comedies of all time

Rating: Null/10 (14 December 2004)

Aside from having brilliant directing, and fabulous acting from both Hoffman and Bancroft, the movie is poignant and shows a real insight to the American values and disillusionment of the sub-culture of the times with those values. When Mr. Robinson whispers his infamous piece of advice "plastics.." to a perplexed and confused Ben at his graduaton party, it is obvious that this film is more of a commentary on the shallow and materialistic values of our society than it is a twist on boy meets girl. Generally I think that men will relate more to this movie sympathizing with Ben as he struggles to fit in at an awkward stage of life and see themselves as Ben fumbles with exercising his newly found college sophistication. This movie is a treat at all levels as Simon and Garfunkel's music provide an absolutely perfect compliment to the sensitive and introspective tone of the movie.