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1、The GraduateK英语091:陈茗 K英语092:周婷 管雅文 柏婷婷INTRODUCTION OF THE FILM It was the highest-grossing motion picture of 1968. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The American Film Institute ranked it at number seven in its list of the greatest films of the century. It features one of the most recogniza
2、ble soundtracks in movie history, by one of pop musics best-loved duos. It helped launch the careers of actor Dustin Hoffman, screenwriter Buck Henry and director Mike Nichols and has been credited with the assassination of the romantic comedy.THE GRADUATE IS A 1967 AMERICAN COMEDY-DRAMA MOTION PICT
3、URE DIRECTED BY MIKE NICHOLS. IT IS BASED ON THE 1963 NOVEL THE GRADUATE BY CHARLES WEBB, WHO WROTE IT SHORTLY AFTER GRADUATING FROM WILLIAMS COLLEGE. THE SCREENPLAY WAS BY BUCK HENRY, WHO MAKES A CAMEO APPEARANCE AS A HOTEL CLERK, AND CALDER WILLINGHAM. THE FILM TELLS THE STORY OF BENJAMIN BRADDOCK
4、 (PLAYED BY DUSTIN HOFFMAN), A RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE WITH NO WELL-DEFINED AIM IN LIFE, WHO IS SEDUCED BY AN OLDER WOMAN, MRS. ROBINSON (ANNE BANCROFT), AND THEN PROCEEDS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH HER DAUGHTER ELAINE (KATHARINE ROSS). IN 1996, THE GRADUATE WAS SELECTED FOR PRESERVATION IN THE U.S. NA
5、TIONAL FILM REGISTRY AS BEING “CULTURALLY, HISTORICALLY, OR AESTHETICALLY SIGNIFICANT“. IT RANKED AS THE SEVENTH GREATEST FILM OF ALL TIME ON AFIS 100 YEARS. 100 MOVIES.The GraduatePLOT本恩的父母忙着筹备庆祝他毕业的家庭晚会,但本恩 却对未来生活感到茫然。来客中的鲁宾逊太太却对这 个小伙子很感兴趣,并让本恩开车送她回家。风流的 夫人不断挑逗本恩,但被拒绝。可是日子如此无聊, 不久后他开始了同鲁宾逊太太的约会,同时
6、他也爱上 了太太的女儿伊莱恩,遭到鲁宾逊太太坚决反对。本 恩终于找到机会向伊莱恩表白了爱意,并讲述了自己 的坠落,只是没说出那个夫人的名字。伊莱恩原谅了 他,但鲁宾逊太太的震怒使伊莱恩猜到了一切。她伤 心地与一个叫卡尔的人伧促结婚。本恩得知这一消息 ,不顾一切向教堂冲去DUSTIN HOFFMANBENJAMIN BRADDOCKv霍夫曼的成名作是1967年的毕业生。这是他演技的第 一次突破,他因而获得了第四十届奥斯卡金像奖最佳男主角 的提名。v获奖:v克莱默夫妇(KRAMER VS. KRAMER)(1979) 第五十二届奥斯卡金像奖最佳男主角v雨人(RAIN MAN)(1988) 第六十一
7、届奥斯卡金像奖最佳男主角ANNE BANCROFT MRS. ROBINSONv凭借“罗宾森太太”这 一颠覆传统的形象, 她获得1967年好莱坞 外国新闻记者协会喜 剧、歌舞片最佳女主 角金球奖以及奥斯卡 最佳女主角金像奖的 提名。 OTHER CHARACTERS:Katharine Ross Elaine Robinson William Daniels Mr. Braddock Murray Hamilton Mr. Robinson Elizabeth Wilson Mrs. Braddock迷失的本本与鲁滨逊太太SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT THE FILMvThe Gra
8、duate is a classic 60s romantic comedy drama. The plot centres on a young graduate returning home to California for the summer, after finishing college. Benjamin Braddock, played by Dustin Hoffman, is about to turn 21. While he is at home he has to decide what he is going to do with the rest of his
9、life. Should he go into the plastics industry? Or should he go to grad school? His parents prepare a party for his homecoming. However, he is totally overwhelmed by all the questions of the guests and retreats to his room. It is then the audience is introduced to Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his fathe
10、rs business partner. She accidentally on purpose walks into his room while looking for the bathroom. This meeting leads to Bens life twisting and turning in ways he wouldnt have chosen for himself as he becomes sucked into the neurotic world of Mrs. Robinson. THOUGHTSvHoffman plays Benjamin fantasti
11、cally. His sense of confusion throughout is commendable. Even his silences are golden. The total lack of emotion on his face, at times, may have been irritating, but is very heartfelt. Somehow you can feel the confusion in Bens life. It is these sequences, which won director, Mike Nichols, an Oscar.
12、 The shot of Ben sitting at the bottom of the swimming pool, motionless in his scuba diving suit, is gripping. The comedy of the film is more in the awkwardness of the character, rather than actual comical situations. But the drama and comedy fit well together. THOUGHTSvOther cast members include a
13、wonderful performance by Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson. Her control over Benjamin, making him continue their relationship, ultimately changes lives forever. There is also a great performance by Katharine Ross, who plays Elaine, Mrs. Robinsons daughter. Her performance, however is somewhat dated as
14、it involves a lot of screaming when shes confused and upset. She doesnt really seem to be a very strong character. I dont think Hollywood would get away with a character like that today. There is a great sound track by provided by Simon and Garfunkel. There is of course the classic “Mrs. Robinson“.
15、However, I think the song “Scarborough Fair“ is more in fitting with the confused, and torn character of Benjamin. THOUGHTSvThis film is certainly one for the movie buffs. The Graduate was recently voted number eight in the best movies of all time, in the United Kingdom. However, it has dated somewh
16、at. I wouldnt say it was the best film in the world, but it is still a very funny and very dark film. Well worth watching.不可逾越的鸿沟美好的结局THE EXPRESSIONS:v1. Mrs. Robinson,youre trying to seduce me. Arent you?罗宾逊太太,你是在引诱我,对吗?v2. Heaven holds a place for those who pray.天堂为那些祈祷的人保留了净土。v3. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.世人在用孤寂的眼神看你。v4.Every way you look at it, you lose.无论你怎么考虑,你都会失败。v5. Most of a