Seriously overrated

Rating: 5/10 (6 November 2011)

As much as this film is famous, it promises more than it delivers. While it may have been indeed «culturally, historically or aesthetically significant», it is far from being good. There are some elements of comedy, such as the lead character's embarrassment whenever Mrs. Robinson is seducing him and his famous line «Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me». Other than light comedy, this movie is worth for Dustin Hoffman's talent and charisma, Simon & Garfunkel's brilliant music and for the 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 'Duetto' (a car with character, a great engine sound and lines to die for).
But a good movie? Definitely not! And just because it is old that doesn't make it a classic.
Here we see a young Dustin Hoffman in the role of Benjamin Braddock, a recently university graduate worried about his future. Even then he already had the same face and big nose. It's a surprise to see Dustin portraying such a shy and nervous character, that really made the actor seem extremely tense.
Another surprise is to see Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson. I will always remember him as the mayor Larry Vaughn from 'Jaws'.
I didn't even like much 'The Graduate' for a start and that ending was clearly over the top.