Instant Favorite

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2012)

The Graduate, 1967
The first time I saw this movie was in my History of American Cinema class. I had been wanting to see it for a while and wasn't really sure what to expect and I didn't have too many expectations for this besides the obvious one of seeing a good film. I could not even review this film and tell you that I went out the next morning and bought it on Blu Ray. Needless to say, I loved it. The second it was done, I wanted to watch it again. It became one of my favorite movies of all time after watching it just once. There were so many things about it that made me feel that way. There's a sense of sympathy you feel for Hoffman's character throughout the film. The cinematography and vivid colors make it extremely appealing to watch, especially for an older film. The soundtrack, which includes a reoccurring track from Simon & Garfunkel add to the mood of the film. And who could forget Mrs. Robinson, a character that, in a sense, made this film. Her relationship with Ben makes the film risquÃ© and sexy in a way. I loved it. I recommend this to anyone who wants to see an amazing film.