Powerful ...

Rating: Null/10 (8 July 2008)

This movie still packs a punch 40+ years after it was released. Even though society and culture have changed quite a bit, the scenes of a young ("first-timer") college graduate being seduced by a family friend twice his age posses an intensity that seems timeless.
Dustin Hoffman plays the bright and conflicted college grad who is almost forcibly propositioned by Anne Bancroft's character. Both do a fantastic acting job; but I'd have to say that for me, the potency of Bancroft's performance surpasses the rest and gives the movie its edge. Add to that the brilliant folk/mood music by Simon and Garfunkel and you have a movie that gives you a wild emotional ride over it's 105 minute runtime.
To get the full dramatic and emotional effect of this movie, see it when you're not distracted and can devote your full attention to it. It's definitely worth the time.