Back in the day (1967), contemporary audiences would have "gotten it"
right away. But now, if you don't have a thorough knowledge of the
times--and most viewers today don't--the interactions between the
characters will seem very odd. That cross-decade dissonance contributes
to a sense of slow pace and flat, hit-or-miss humor. This really is a
good movie, and I suspect discerning viewers will appreciate it, but I
have reservations about recommending such a dated film.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
The Graduate
Back in the day (1967), contemporary audiences would have "gotten it"
right away. But now, if you don't have a thorough knowledge of the
times--and most viewers today don't--the interactions between the
characters will seem very odd. That cross-decade dissonance contributes
to a sense of slow pace and flat, hit-or-miss humor. This really is a
good movie, and I suspect discerning viewers will appreciate it, but I
have reservations about recommending such a dated film.
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