review for The Gradute

Rating: Null/10 (29 November 2012)

The Graduate was a very entertaining film; nothing really tuned me off completely while watching it. It was a little slow and unbelievable at some points as it seemed to drag, but over all I found myself enjoying the story and laughing along the way. The love between Ben and Elaine seems very far-fetched, no one really exhibits behavior for one another the way the two of them did, however the humor Mike Nichols incorporates leads the audience to believe that the entire story is very lackadaisical. As for acting Dustin Hoffman did a phenomenal job (as always) playing Benjamin, a nervous lost college graduate, he was very convincing as he developed every aspect of his role. The other actors did a fine job as well helping support the story, but nothing that impressive to go on about. On another note there were a lot of fascinating uses of editing to make this film standout amongst others of its time like different angles, cuts, use of modern day music, and the use of nudity. Although the story line itself seems a little questionable and lacks interest Mike Nichols keeps the audience's attention with the use of unique editing techniques, impressive acting, and the perfect harmony of humor and significance.