The Graduate

Love and Peace. The 60's were the years of change in America, the people and their views. Everything took a turn; traditions and the way people lived were re-sculpted. This time of change and rebellion is very well depicted in the book and movie, the graduate. I give the show 3 out of 5 stars. I just thought that it was very random and "out there".

I do believe that it portrayed the time period perfectly by showing the change in the views of americans. People became more rebellious and traditions were challenged. Morals and values seemed to be re-thought as well. The movie, The Graduate, shows that rebellious sauciness of the time. Things were more acceptable and people began to think outside of their churches and traditions.

The acting in this movie was good, but nothing to brag about. I thought it was good enough, but nothing about their acting really stuck out in my mind.

I also didn't like the movie for the fact that it just gave you a disgusting feeling. The whole movie is based on this kid and a woman having an affair with him and then that kid hooking up with her daughter. I think it's a gross story that just makes you dislike Dustin Hoffman's character, Ben Braddock.

The only reason it gets a three and not a 1 is because it has some interesting symbolism. For example, when ben wields that golden cross and blocks the door of the church, it shows that he is changing tradition or God is helping him. It also had some good filming and gave a look into the time period of the 60's.

Great Quotes

Benjamin- "Where did you do it?"

Mrs. Robinson- "In his car."

Benjamin- "What kind of car was it?"

Mrs. Robinson- "Come on now."

Benjamin- "No, I really want to know."

Mrs. Robinson- "A Ford."

Benjamin- "Goddamn, that's great. So old Elaine Robinson got started in a Ford."

Mr. Braddock- "Don't you think that idea is a little half-baked?"

Benjamin- "Oh no, Dad, it's completely baked."

Cast

Anne Bancroft.............. Mrs. Robinson

Dustin Hoffman............Ben Braddock

Katharine Ross............. Elaine Robinson

William Daniels............ Mr. Braddock

Murray Hamilton........ Mr. Robinson

Elizabeth Wilson...........Mrs. Braddock

Buck Henry...................Room Clerk

Brian Avery..................Carl Smith

Walter Brooke..............Mr. McGuire

Norman Fell..................Mr. McCleery

Alice Ghostley...............Mrs. Singleman

Marion Lorne................Miss DeWitte