Review of The Graduate (1967) by Alex R — 04 Jul 2012
The Graduate is an effective comedy that is a definite classic. Dustin Hoffman gives a great performance here, and this is a great film. The Graduate is a mix of drama and comedy, although the gags are not plentiful, and it has more dramatic elements.
The film is well written and the cast are great here. The Graduate is a good film, but is not a straight forward comedy. With that said, don't expect big laughs, but expect a well constructed film with a great story, solid performances and a wicked soundtrack.
The film works well due to Hoffman's performance, and albeit the film has a simple plot, it's still an engaging coming of age film that stands out more than any other film because of the well written script, the strong cast and quirky humor mixed with effective drama.
Elizabeth Wilson offers a more serious tone to the film as Mrs. Robinson, the antagonist and one of the most memorable characters in film. The film is well made and is a must see for film fans. Dustin Hoffman really shines here, and The Graduate is a near perfect film.
However I simply wish that there was a bit more substance to the film. This is nonetheless a good film with a great cast that has a truly engaging plot, even if it's simplistic; the performances alone make this film worth watching.
A classic that should be seen. The Graduate is an effective blend of drama and comedy that is memorable.
This review of The Graduate (1967) was written by Alex R on 04 Jul 2012.
The Graduate has generally received very positive reviews.
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