It’s a good example of a movie that was very important when it came out, but isn't as relevant now. Some people consider this to be one of the best films American cinema has produced. It also brought Dustin Hoffman, a consistently strong actor, to wider recognition. He certainly earned his reputation, both in this film and others he made afterward. However, I don’t think it’s fair to call it one of the greatest Am…

Dustin Hoffman delivers a strong performance as "Ben," the easily influenced twenty-one year old who becomes entangled with the woman famously portrayed in a Simon & Garfunkel song. “Mrs. Robinson” (Anne Bancroft) is married to the spouse of his father’s business associate. She embodies sex appeal, allure, and sophistication—while he's simply young, inexperienced, and driven by desire. Their encounters unfold relativ…