Believe it or not, even though I've watched some of the same movies as you on the same pages, I'd already intended to watch them since several months ago.Séamas wrote: The Graduate.
I think I have seen this about 3-4 times. My first time was at 17 or so and was captivated by Katherine Ross.
Now I see it and am completely captivated by Anne Bancroft. Her portrayal is magnificent from beginning to end. This is a movie with two clear halves and the first half is the stronger, just because the character portrayal is so superb. Hoffman and/or Ross are just boring in comparison.
You're right about this movie being two very clear parts and the first part being much stronger and Anne Bancroft's character being a much stronger character than any other in the film.