The Graduate (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

High quality version of a classic film. As far as I can tell, it has no closed captioning. I often turn it on because I'll miss things with ambient noise, but the dialogue is clear enough that that didn't happen.

An all-time great film in all dimensions

This review is for the Criterion Collection blu-ray of The Graduate. "Fully restored" has become a marketing cliche, but this one is for real and should be called a "super restoration." In fact, this blu-ray puts the original 1967 theatrical run to shame. Back then, many theaters suffered with worn imperfect prints, old lenses, damaged screens, or masking that sacrificed parts of the picture information. Now, the sharpness, contrast, and color register the lushness that was on the original negative, the sound is rich and clear, and the proper camera composition is fully visible in the correct dimensions. Viewers who are familiar with this movie may see content and meaning that weren't apparent before, such as very subtle nuances in facial expressions and tiny details in actors' eyes. The Criterion folks deserve credit for going the extra mile on the restoration, because care and attention to detail make a big difference. So The Graduate now feels like a new experience. The casting, direction, acting, lighting, composition, music, and camera work of course were always outstanding. It's still remarkable how Mike Nichols used long takes, all four corners of the Panavision screen, and movement of the actors in lieu of conventional over-the-shoulder back-and-forth cutting. (The sheer artistry of the long takes and use of set-depth calls to mind Citizen Kane.) The storyline provides 100% entertainment on one viewing, but the technical beauty sustains a second viewing, then Commentary Track 1, then Commentary Track 2. The numerous supplementary materials provide deeper understanding of the remarkable effort that went into casting, rehearsals, coaching the actors, scouting the locations, and using "practical effects." For instance, car driving scenes, crowd scenes, night scenes, views through glass windows, and rain were all done as practicals, without green screens, CGI, stabilizer gyros, or similar technology. They really, really don't make them like this anymore! The Graduate was clearly a labor of love and team artistry by Mike Nichols, cast and crew. If you are a fan of this movie, this Criterion blu-ray is the crisp, clear, colorful, beautiful version you have been waiting for.

For an older movie, it teaches you

Have enjoyed this movie from day one I have it on laser disk, Blu-ray, and now criterion addition. Can honestly say this is the best version I've seen , I doubt very much if it can get much better considering the fact that it's almost 50 years old. The picture is sharp, clear and the colors are right on, natural and solid. The 5.1 audio is excellent Simon and Garfunkel never sounded better. All of the extras was just icing on the cake love it! After watching the movie I put on my old Blu-ray just to see the difference in quality, although the disc was good it doesn't come up to the criterion standard the colors were just slightly faded. Bottom line if you like this movie and want to have it for your collection I highly recommend it.

I ordered the Blu-ray version. It arrived as described, well packaged and very fast delivery. Plays great!

Picture and sound blows away the most recent bluray that is avaiable.toss your old version in the trash or trade it in. This criterion copy is all you need,picture is a splash grainy,but not enough to make a big deal out of it, colors and music soundtrack look and sound as if movie was made this year,not bad for a movie thats pushing 50 years old.Bottom line,buy it,you will not be disappointed. Mrs Robinson is so sexy and cool,that even thou the fashion and hair styles are dated,if she was to walk into a bar or a restaurant today,she would need a stick to beat the guys off her. I think she was hotter than her daughter. Mrs Robinson was the original MILF, no dout about it. Buy the movie,sit back and enjoy this classic flick.

Very good

The Graduate is a masterpiece of a movie. I’ve watched it so many times, I have lost count. It’s one of my favourite shows from this time. Great music and a superb ending.

excellent reproduction from criterion. reg a so will need a multi region player tho.

Culte parce que: - la musique, le meilleur des Simon et Garfunkel; - les acteurs, en premier lieu Dustin Hoffman, mais pour tous les autres, en particulier Anne Bancroft; - la mise en scène, ciselée; - la scène finale...

Classic film that still holds up. Very funny lines and themes that are still relevant today with great performances. Great new special features and a cool booklet. I highly recommend getting this.

Eindeutig die bessere Wahl bei den Blu-Ray Angeboten des Films. Liebevoll mit zahlreichen Sprachfassungen (Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch und Spanisch) sowie Untertiteln in 10 Sprachen. Dazu ein nettes Booklet und einige Bonus-Filme, die für Spielfilme aus dieser Zeit sonst kaum mehr machbar sind. Hier die Beschreibung von der franz. AMAZON.FR-Seite: "Livret intégré : photos et analyse du film par Marc Webb, réalisateur de "500 jours ensemble" (20 pages) Documentaire : "25ème anniversaire" (1992 - 22') "Un film dans son époque" (12') "Rencontre avec un auteur : Charles Webb" (20') Analyse de la scène de séduction (12') Le rôle de la musique dans le film (7') Commentaire audio du professeur de musique Koebner Bande-annonce Les chansons du film" - Eindeutig viel besser als die aktuelle "deutsche" Blu-Ray, die lieblos nur die deutsche Tonspur hat und bei der man offenbar gar die originale (englische) Sprachfassung "vergaß". Dazu ist der Preis gut und diese BlueRay läuft mühelos: Région : Région A/1, Région B/2