A Milestone...

Rating: 9/10 (18 September 2009)

The novel = A Masterpiece. The film = A Milestone.
Charles Webb brought us the novel, Mike Nichols made the celluloid version. A film like 'The Graduate' leaves you awe-struck. 1967, made a film like this... 42 freaking years back... damn, even today such neat/organized and awe-inspiring cinema seems to be missing.
Mrs. Robinson, be it her character or the song, both stroke a chord then and remains a cult till today. Mrs. Robinson played by late Anne Bancroft was one of the finest performances of her time. Hoffman played the nerd, confused, lustful Benjamin Braddock amazingly. Katharine Ross did a lovely job.
April Come She Will remains to be my all-time favorite song. Simon & Garfunkel, made one of the finest soundtracks then, and in a landmark film like, it sounds much, much more better.
'The Graduate' is a Masterpiece in all respects. My favorite film from the 60's. Take a bow, the entire team of this film.
Two Big Thumbs Up!