The Graduate

Of all the movies we have viewed in Critical Analysis of Film and Literature, The Graduate was by far the best. Unsure why we spent all that time watching those disturbing movies, but hey whatever floats your boat. The Graduate harnessed romance, comedy and suspense. The twists and turns kept the viewer's attention even though there were times where the movie got a little dusty. And by those times I mean when he is stalking Elaine from when she leaves her home and travels all the way back up to Berkley. Playing the same song, Sound of Silence, a very dull and somber tune, over and over again. But just when you're about to doze off director, Mike Nichols, pulls you back in with some action and a change of pace, even though that led to another round about of the song it ended in good time. The twists and turns I am referring to would be from the very beginning Mrs. Robinson seducing him in his home at his graduation party. And even on from then his continuation of the affair, until finally he falls in love with her daughter, like what. Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised by this film and its ability to keep my attention, it held a very very interesting plot line and utilized many of the things we've learned in class.