Why The Graduate Is So Timeless

An analysis of Mike Nichols' 1967 classic, The Graduate.

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[billyvasques]

OH MY GOSH HE POSTED I JUST REWATCHED THE TAXI DRIVER ANALYSIS THE OTHER DAY!

[miki]

My favorite part of the Graduate is when they play "Here's to You Mrs. Robinson" every time Ben steps foot on a highway

[SamandRie]

that pan out shot when elaine finds out ben has been having an affair with her mom, is honestly one of the creepiest shots i have ever seen.

[atlroxmysox]

I love the scene where he's in this hotel for the first time and he's dressed in this suit and ordering drinks and everyone's calling him "sir" but he can't help but make a complete fool of himself because he doesn't quite know what he's doing yet and he isn't quite comfortable with the role of existing in the world as an adult man trying to be discreet about having an affair with a married woman. Like he's graduated from college and he's supposed to be ready to make his way in the world and handle things himself but he can't because he hasn't figured it out yet. It's so cringey and so relatable, even in 2020.

[martinenyx-filmstuff]

Yep. Same experience. Definitely hit me in a different way when I rewatched it after I had graduated from college with honors and found myself jobless and absolutely clueless as to what to do with my life.

[Angel_Auraa]

I don't watch oldies movies often, but The Graduate is filmed in such a... modern way. The framing, the shots, the closeups, the opening sequence. It's filmed so well.

[ianbeach]

Greatest movie ever made. This is the only movie that I've ever seen that I truly believe was not only perfect on release, but has actually improved with age. Exceptional movie. 11/10

[EyeLean]

Very nice! The first time I saw The Graduate, I was Elaine's age. Next time I saw it I was Mrs. Robinson's age. What a difference in how I understood the film!

[bobblowhard]

This is, in my opinion, the greatest film ever made. The subtle symbolism, the intricate story line, the plot, the acting, the humor, and the soundtrack are all phenomenal. I too, saw this for the first time when I was 18, and I fell in love with it-- seeing Benjamin finally get away with Elaine. But as I got older and saw it again (probably now for the 12th time), I saw it differently. I realized that the central character is really Mrs. Robinson. She is a tragic yet complex character, and is really the driving force in this film. You can't help but feel sorry for her for what life has thrown at her. Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, Kathrine Ross, the producer and director and the rest of the cast did a brilliant job of somehow creating the most iconic movie of all time.

[denisherlock]

Really great analysis

Well, see you in 3 years...

[theengineer]

Do you know how long I've waited for another analysis?! Can't believe the day has come

[satwikagarwal]

2016- "I'll be back"
2019- "(Sorry got stuck a bit) Told you so."

[cynthialeveque]

This is my favorite movie. I love The Graduate.

[bgjr]

WHERE DID YOU GO MAN!!?? WE MISS YOU!!! WE WANT MORE!! Love from Canada

[SledgerPlays]

Hey you better not disappear for another 3 years again!

[adamesd]

I’ve watched this movie so many times over so many years. From when I was far younger than Ben, to now decades later, when he seems so young. Even had it as a subject in film class.

It’s still mesmerizing and I see something new in it every time.

[prax]

Legend had that More then meets the lens will return

[eddieibarra]

I saw The Graduate for the first time when I was 12 years old I was impact by the music now that I watch as I am getting older is the editing, cinematography, and the message of the film, the identity of graduating college, and entering in the workforce.

[jackwillcox]

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[dez]

am willing to wait for 2 more years just pleas keep working on these videos because its very simply gold.