"Wood or wire? They have both. "

Rating: 6/10 (4 December 2011)

"The Graduate" is the first film that has ever confused me; Not in its plot or production, but in understanding the underlying message of the entire movie. From beginning to end, I found myself revolting, even hating, Dustin Hoffman's character, who slowly becomes more and more repulsive and frightening. However, when up against a conflict, I'm rooting for Hoffman again, before sliding back into disgust, and then the cycle repeats. The rest of the film is clear as to how much I enjoy it, such as its use of water, montages, transitions, and music. It's just that I can't decipher what I should truly feel about what makes these characters. I'm completely lost for words.