Review of On the Waterfront (1954) by Kevin C — 27 May 2013

A couple heavy-handed moments in the ending are my only nit-picks with this absolute masterpiece.

This review of On the Waterfront (1954) was written by Kevin C on 27 May 2013.

On the Waterfront has generally received very positive reviews.

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