The Graduate (1967)

A classic film that ages even better than Anne Bancroft
Having finally watched this classic film, I was suprised just how good it was. Not only did it capture the sexual Zeitgeist of the 60's it has proven remarkably (and ominously) prescient in depicting what 'gender equality' might mean regarding sexual relations.

Anne Bancroft is wickedly delicious in the role(reversal) of the scheming, older sexual predator. What young man could say no to her? Especially a man as unsure and sexually inept as the Dustin Hoffman character. And when he does say no, she simply falsely accuses him of rape. With the dice seemingly now loaded against him and his gender, will our male hero somehow restore the natural order of things and win the love of Mrs Robinson's pretty young daughter? A classic snapshot of the hopes and fears of a unique generation, memorable performances from an oh so young Dustin Hoffman and an oh so seductively wicked Anne Bancroft. Easily a five star film even before being soundtracked by some of Simon and Garfunkels greatest songs.

One of my all time favorite movies
I remember seeing this movie on TV (cut to hell) when I was a kid and not understanding it too much. With the advent of cable TV, I viewed it in it's original cinematic form as a young adult. One of the more poignant scenes is when Benjamin is asking Mrs. Robinson about her marriage and how she came to be with Mr. Robinson. The look on her face spoke volumes as she described getting pregnant and having to get married. Things were alot different back then, being an unwed woman was such a social stigma. I would suggest after seeing this movie to also see "Rumor Has It" with Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner. It's a dandy follow up to "The Graduate".

Finally, a deluxe edition
a great film-this is 2-disc remastered and anamorphic release-and the specail bonus- the Simon and Garfunkle soundtrack disc, the only one of their catalog until now, not yet remastered.