Review of On the Waterfront (1954) by Daniel D — 25 Feb 2013

On The Waterfront is an intensely acclaimed classic that deals with serious corruption in the work place. And it's not money laundering corruption, it's murder. While the film has a more than an interesting concept it didn't embark on my emotions.

I was wowed by the technique by director Kazan, but I never felt a feeling of sorrow or joy during the movie. Even the concluding scene, while this might sound sadistic, I believe should've had more cruelty to it.

So while it's a good film, it didn't effect me so I can't call it a great film. Marlon Brando had a decent performance, but no fire works really bursted. Many believe it was his best though, so I might be talking out of my ass.