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On The Waterfront [1954]
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THE BEST FILM OF ALL TIME
Review date: 2008-07-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
A true classic, Brando plays a "bum" who makes a living out of working the docks, under the watchful eyes of the dock "mafia", headed by the marvelous Lee J Cobb.
Brando is handed a dilema when the "mafia" murder a fellow dockman and the sister of the deceased, played by the enchantingly beautiful Eva Marie Saint, turns up to find the truth behind her brothers murder.
Brando must choose between his loyalty to the "mafia" and Eva Marie Saint.
The finlae remains one of the most memorable in movie history.
EXCELLENT.
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Reviews
The most over rated film ever
Review date: 2008-03-13 Rating: 2 out of 10
This is without a doubt one of the most over rated and boring films I have ever seen (out of the 16,000 or so I have seen to date). Unfortunately, it has gained a cult status mainly from clueless critics, assorted luvvies and people who think only 'serious' films are good. Since it stars the King of the Method Actors (Marlon Brando), it was always going to be of dubious quality - indeed most of Brando's films were naff apart from possibly the first Godfather film!
This film won 7 Oscars but this is meaningless as Hollywood usually rewards serious drama (read boring) films and ignores everything else.
Truely dreadful!
Definitely a Contender !!!
Review date: 2007-12-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
Gripping, powerful drama of corrupt unions for dock workers and how one man Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) fights back.
This movie is a definite must-see. The story is pretty simple and has been done before but the script is superb and all the actors are at the height of their powers. Brando is unbelievable as Malloy--he portrays his innocence and hurt so easily--I actually started to get a lump in my throat when he comes to grips about the corruption. Rod Steiger is great in a small role as his brother. The taxicab sequence between him and Brando has become a legend--rightfully. Lee J. Cobb is frightening as the leader of it all. Eva Marie Saint (in her first theatrical role) is gorgeous and just great as a woman who falls in love with Brando. The scenes between them are incredible
Surprisingly good
Review date: 2007-05-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
Okay, so it's black and white, half a century old and I wasn't expecting much, but On The Waterfront still packs the punches. You certainly don't have to be a film buff or a Brando fan to see why he was such a heart throb and the film won eight oscars. The plot doesn't always go where you might expect it to, the action moves along at a rollicking pace, the denouement keeps you guessing up to the last seconds and the acting is great throughout. The only thing that didn't match up to modern standards was an awful "special effect" of a man falling off a roof early on, but once you get past that it is pretty gritty and realistic, even the blood and violence. On the upside, it has one of the most famous lines in cinema history, which is worth waiting up for. This is not one of those "classic" films that is actually a big outdated yawn. It's just a classic.
" I cudda been a contender"
Review date: 2007-01-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
is the famous line from this film. Brando is the ex boxer and younger brother of a waterfront mafia member whose loyalties are torn when he falls for the daughter of one of the workers exploited by his brothers friends. Brando is understated, eve marie Saint is gorgeous. If you're exploring classics its a good one to watch.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
John Hamilton
Marlon Brando
Nehemiah Persoff
James Westerfield
Don Blackman
Creators:
Marlon Brando (Primary Contributor)
Nehemiah Persoff (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Uca
Manufacturer: Uca
EAN: 5050582427073
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Black & White, PAL,
Release date: 2007-04-16
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1954
Language: English (Original Language)