Hilarious yet awkward

Rating: 9/10 (22 April 2013)

A stupendous comedy full of rich colorful acting and great cinematography. Dustin Hoffman plays the role of an awkward witty young man perfectly as does the seductive Mrs.Robinson (Anne Bancroft) in her role as the cougar. The story to this movie is a bit twisted so it is better off being viewed by a mature audience. During its era The Graduate was a very edgy film because the hays code had just been lifted and it was wonderful seeing America cinema begin to shed light on more adult subjects. The humor of this particular movie is captivating because of the realism put into it. Each awkward situation Ben becomes involved in had me chuckling just because as a viewer one really starts to sympathize with his incredibly awkward life. The ending is great and all but doesn't make very much sense rationally and the progression of Ben and Elaine's relations felt a bit rushed overall. Still a timeless classic and a must see for anyone who can get a good laugh out of a story so ridiculous.