Review of The Graduate

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2010)

The Graduate is funny and witty, yet intelligent and allegorical. It's an excellent representation of the 60's. The ending really shows what the 60's are all about. Ben and Elaine run off together, even though she's supposed to get married. They're are going against typical societal norms, which makes the storyline so compelling, and dramatic, not just comedic. In addition, the music in the film accentuates the whole feel of the movie. Simon and Garfunkel produced music specially for the film (scored music). Without this music, there wouldn't be nearly as dramatic of an effect as there is. The music evokes emotion and helps express the depths of the characters morals in each scene. The sound in the film also adds to the feel of the film. The famous pool scene when Ben goes into the pool with scuba gear on, you feel like you're in his place, because all you can hear is him breathing. The Graduate is a must see. It's emotional and riskay for it's time, but it really represents the gap in generations, and how the younger generation was going against society. Ben and Mrs.