The Graduate (1967) - Mrs. Robinson, You're Trying to Seduce Me!

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2011)

"The Graduate" tells the story of Benjamin Braddock, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, who recently graduated college, with no idea for his future. He then ends up hooking up with the neighbor's mother, Mrs. Robinson, portrayed by Anne Bancroft, after seducing Benjamin at his graduation party. He then ends up crushing for Elaine, Mrs. Benjamin's daughter, portrayed by Katharine Ross, while having the affair with a heartless Mrs. Robinson, who doesn't want Benjamin to see Elaine, at the same time. "The Graduate" is one of the more better romantic comedies by split decision. This film is masterfully casted, well-written, beautifully filmed, and expertly directed. Director Mike Nichols rounds up a movie that brings in everything you'd expect to see. Dustin Hoffman brings one of the best performances of his career as the shy, and confused Benjamin. Anne Bancroft delivers a perfect performance as Mrs. Robinson, the character you just love to hate. Katharine Ross and Murray Hamilton also deliver some great performances in the movie as Elaine and her father. "The Graduate" is one of the best movies ever made for many reasons. It's so entertaining, you'd want to watch it over and over again. The soundtrack is perfect, the cast is golden, the directing is masterful, and the humor is perfect. "The Graduate" is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I would like to end my review by saying this: "This movie is awkward and uncomfortable, just the way I love it". The Graduate, in my review, "a perfectly entertaining romantic comedy".