1.5/4  Dated, as was the intention.
A film that was made for the year it came out. Now though it seems very much dated. I can see that those in the 60's liked it because it was made precisely for them. That is just the way it is written. Topical humor can only remain good if... (read full)

4/4  "Are you here for an affair, sir?"
I can't agree with some of the other comments about the film's dullness. There are certainly a few moments that don't seem especially plot-driven (for example, the wandering around Berkeley set to Scarborough Fair). I feel, however, that... (read full)

2.5/4  Simon and Garfunkel songs are so irritating
Frankly Dustin Hoffman's acting reminded me a lot of David Schwimmer rather his character from friends “Ross” but only for the first twenty minutes. After He had developed this relationship with Anne Bancroft’s character, he began to chang... (read full)

3.5/4  The one, the only...
I wasn't interested in seeing this because of the subject matter, but when I saw it I fell in love with it. I was beautifully written and the acting was simply superb. I really love this movie. There is a sequel Rumor Has It... which is ... (read full)

3/4  The ten best years of American Cinema Starts Here
"Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?" From there, it just keeps getting better. Mike Nichols, perfectly captures one man, Hoffman, and a country in a transitional period. Dustin Hoffman, is not only caught between an ... (read full)

1.5/4  The Graduate Quick Review
Highly overrated. But, the ending is somewhat cool.

2/4  The Graduate Quick Review
Good movie but the redundant music and dull spots make me wonder why this movie is celebrated so much.

3/4  The Graduate Quick Review
Dustin Hoffman is at the top of his game caught between an older woman and her younger daughter. A classic that should be watched at least once in your life.

3.5/4  The Graduate Quick Review
A great coming of age movie with Hoffman at his best. There are several unforgettable scenes in this movie that no one can die with out seeing! Drags at times though....

4/5 the graduate
  by Gilberto Brito (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
I'm satisfied. DVD and Blu-ray worked as expected. I received the product earlier than was waiting for (international delivery#.The Graduate #+ Widescreen DVD) [Blu-ray]

4/5 as I remember it
  by G. Landy
Boy, super listening to the simon and garfinkel music again. All the good feelings come back. The picture in blue ray is sharp and the music delightful. Story still holds up. "Plastic"
Mrs. Robinson are you trying to seduce me. YES.

2/5 Poor Quality
  by Carlos E. Besse (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
This Blu-Ray Disk has very poor quality, i thought that i was watching a DVD disk.

3/5 Didn't meet expectations
  by D. J. Nardi (Washington, DC)
There's been so much written about this classic movie that I won't bother to write too much more. The movie looks surprisingly fresh for being over 40 years old (especially the blu-ray version). It doesn't look old.

With that said, the movie isn't as funny as I had expected or hoped. Some of it might be Dustin Hoffman's acting - I like him in other movies, but he comes off pretty annoying here. Part of it might be that the movie pushed cultural boundaries and spoke to issues in the 1960s that don't have as much resonance today. Some scenes were just too over the top - like Hoffman's parents forcing him to go scuba-diving in the pool. I just don't get the humor there.

The movie made great use of Simon and Garfunkel songs for the soundtrack! It really becomes part of the film and tells the story. Frankly, it's probably the best part of the movie. It would be nice if more movies weaved pop music in their films.

Bottom line: if you liked The Catcher in the Rye (or stories like it), you'll like The Graduate. If you're like me and hated that book, you won't find the movie that exciting either.

5/5 Coo coo kechoo Mrs Robinson...Blu-ray loves you more than you will know!
  by S. Williamson (Ware, MA)
I love this movie, always loved it, even in Lo-Def or No Def.
Is Anne Bancroft hotter in HD/Blu-Ray? Is mad man Dustin Hoffman's insane screaming, "Eeeeellllaaaaine!" at the top of his lungs as Katherine Ross stands at the alter about to say "I do," more riveting and dramatic in Hi-Def?
Very possibly.
I don't know, honestly. This movie is so fabulous everytime I watch it though- Bancroft's Mrs. Robinson is the consumate cougar, and her performance is iconic. And she IS hot, as well as deliciously, stalkerishly creepy in this role! You don't need high def to appreciate that.
Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of the confused and obsessed Benjamin Braddock is pitch perfect. This story never gets old, it's classic, timeless, and set to a sweet Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack.
If you're replacing your collection with blu-ray, or if your looking for something to round out a "buy one-get one" deal, get this. It's an important movie, whatever definition you've got.