The Graduate
Rating: PG Run
Time: 1 hr. 46 min.
I was exploring Netflix recently and
came across The Graduate. The simplest summary, I can give for this movie; a college graduate is at home the summer trying to decide what he wants to ends
up having an affair with his parents’ friend, Ms. Robinson, but is taken with
the woman’s daughter when she comes home.
Pro:
The actors and the actresses in The Graduate really made their characters come
to life with the way they portray them. Dustin Hoffman’s character,
Benjamin Braddock, is shown as an uncomfortable and awkward person. With a
combination of a storyline with a taboo relationship and the awkward but
perfect performance given by Hoffman makes the character of Ben even more
believable in this film. The confidence that is exerted from Anne Bancroft
during her performance as Mrs. Robinson gives off a certain power and
persuasion that leads Ben into having the affair.
Con:
However, with stellar performances some of the main character gave, the
acting of Ben’s parents and Mr. Robinson were lacking. Even though they didn’t
have major and important roles, their portrayals of their characters were dull. Sometimes during certain senses, Ben can become annoying because of
his lack of motivation. The relationship between Elaine and Ben was a bit dull
even though the actions Ben was taking to be with her were outrageous; there
was no chemistry between the pair.
Overall: I loved The Graduate. The theme can be applied to
everyone. Maybe the situation with Ben, Elaine, and Ms. Robinson is not the
most relatable thing, but the idea of change and growing up and finding yourself
in the real world is very relatable.
Is it on Netflix: Yes
Would you recommend: Yes
Score: 91%
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