Review of The Graduate (1967) by Joe H — 26 Aug 2012

Dustin Hoffman is a joy to watch, but the film feels a bit long and overly packed with sudden plot changes and shifts in direction.

This review of The Graduate (1967) was written by Joe H on 26 Aug 2012.

The Graduate has generally received very positive reviews.

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