to the point

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2002)

What makes this movie incredible is its to the point, theres no hidden symbolism, no irony that is there to point out some inadequicy in our lives (which these types of movies i do love) it just is what it is. All its about is a guys life right out of college who is just hanging around and ends up falling in love and goes to the extreme toget back that love against all adversity. There is nothing much better than this which is why this movie will always be a classic. In a way its like shakespere, it is dealing w/ human emotions, back stabbing, love and all that good stuff that is timeless. sure there are alot of instances to the time it was made, such as the famous plastics scene but in 50 years this movie will still be great to its auidience where as other classics such as Godfather may not. Another aspect that also makes this piece timeless is its use of someone doing something we all wish we would do but never would. In other words, a man laying it all on the line for something he believes is right. Deep inside us all we always want to do that, but rarely we do. Those who have seen it know what i am talking about, those who havent go see it then you will understand. Finally, this movie is so well directed and acted it has the ability to transcend time barriers. I am a 16 year old and when i first say Elain she looked hot, that can not be said for many actresses in that time period, but her look and dress could still be perfectly acceptable in todays world. Dustin Hoffman is incredible, hes the classic underdog kid, like Rudy, except the game is replaced with his life and he beautifully portrays it. He plays the perfect alienated youth. The directing is awesome, the camera angles, the scenes in the hotel room where it switches from the house to the room are so well done and so thought provoking. When you get right down to it, this is just a great movie, even to a cynical 16 year old. I loved it, i know in 50 years kids my age will love it. GO SEE IT IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY!