On the Waterfront

"I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am"

Well I got interested in this film, I had read by numerous places that this was one of the best films in the history of films, and the fact it had the Marlon Brando was a big push into me wanting to watch the film. I got an urge to watch the film and I got right into it, trying not to get my hopes up too much (I wasn't doubting the greatness, but merely not expecting the wrong thing). I loved this film.

• Title: On the Waterfront
• Year of Release: 1954
• Director: Elia Kazan
• Genre: Crime/Drama/Romance
• Rating: 8.5/10

Terry Malloy, an ex boxer who could of been someone lives in a dangerous area filled with corruption, after the murder of Joey Doyle he finds himself worried conflicted about his situation, all the while he meets Joey's sister, Edie Doyle, who he begins to feel a connection with.

Anyone who has seen this film will not say the acting was even remotely bad, or average, especially from Marlon Brando. Terry is enhanced so much because of Brando's performance, he made his emotions so perfect, the way Terry tried to bottle up his feelings, and the way he would try to overcome the odds, as some sort of representation he hasn't lost his skill, and that he would do anything for a second shot.

Throughout the film there are some very interesting, but quite subtle foreshadows for whats to come, which for me only made the film more enjoyable. The climax of this film was terrific, it wasn't quite like today where all the action builds into a final showdown of bullets and explosions, instead it's more intelligent and real, which I respect greatly. It concludes with a very good ending which is always a bonus.

Marlon Brando fans, this is a film you have to see. Film fans, this is a film you have to see. It shines very well in every aspect possible. It's not a boring film, nor a long one, it's easy to get into and one that hasn't aged a bit in it's fifty-four years it's been around.