Very Good Movie

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2005)

Having heard so much about this film before I had seen it, one can imagine the heights to which I expected "The Graduate" to soar; and it did not disappoint. I was intrigued by this movie, especially the first half. Ben's relationship with Mrs. Robinson was crafted brilliantly and the dialogue was perfect. The chemistry between Bancroft and Hoffman (in an early role) was so good, so believable. I especially loved the crisp dialogue in the beginning when Mrs Robinson begins her seduction of Ben. Although I do agree with some others that the second half was not as good as the first, I think it did serve its purpose to show the haphazard behaviors young people make without thinking them through (being 20, I understand). Altogether, a must see film.