A short time ago, I finally got around to watching the 1967 film, The Graduate. And what a beautiful, thought provoking film it is. I loved it. Dustin Hoffman was perfect as 21 year old Benjamin Braddock who is simply "worried about his future," Anne Bancroft is Mrs. Robinson, the stunning and quintessential "desperate housewife," and the beautiful Katharine Ross is Elaine Robinson, a perfect representation of youth revolt and rebellious and capricious love. There is so much to take in with this movie--I can't wait to watch it again. Besides the acting, incredible cinematography, and captivating storyline, there is one other aspect of the film that makes it that much more intriguing... the work of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel. Their songs make up the entirety of the soundtrack, and three main songs- "The Sound of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson" (of course), and "Scarborough Fair/Canticle."
The music, the characters, the storyline--they all take the viewer on a journey. When you watch this movie, which you very well should, you see a coming-of-age tale, a view on late 60s youth culture, uncompromising and whimsical love through Benjamin and Elaine, and the staggering uncertainty of one's future. As for the soundtrack, Simon & Garfunkel create the perfect accompaniment. Their subtle, yet lingering music allows you to further appreciate the simplicity and, at the same, complexity of the film.
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