The Graduate

"One Word: Plastics." This was one example of change symbolized the rebellious youth of the 1960's. In The Graduate, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is college graduate who seeks not to live the successful adult life. He is not your typical college graduate; instead, Ben is quite the awkward character when it comes to interactions with women. Without caring about his future, Ben floats in his parents pool and, "Sows some wild oats." Taking Mr. Robinson's (Murray Hamilton) advice, Ben takes his chance and has an affair with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) after she seduces him. Oblivious to the whole situation, Mr. Robinson believes it would be a good idea for Ben to take Elaine (Katharine Ross), Mr. and Mrs. Robinsons' daughter, out. This only adds to the drama of this comic film.
This is a must see movie. I highly recommend viewing this film on account that you will laugh and enjoy the entirety of this movie. I give this movie a 8/10. The film really shows how the rebellious youth of the 1960's changed so many students. Ben relates to life as a game. He says, "It's like I was playing some kind of game, but the rules don't make any sense to me. They're being made up by all the wrong people. I mean no one makes them up. They seem to make themselves up." Ben was on the right path having graduated from college and having a bright future in front of him, but Ben's rebellion changes his life forever. Not only has he decided not to continue his successful, Ben also gets caught up in a double family love triangle. The lyrics of Simon & Garfunkel's soundtrack directly relate to what is happening at the time. It is very easy to interpret the life and feelings when these songs are played. "So, here's to you Mrs. Robinson."