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.
Showing posts with label Anne Bancroft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anne Bancroft. Show all posts
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.
Thursday, November 21, 2002
Heartbreakers
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