Review of On the Waterfront (1954) by Calvin C — 27 Feb 2011
This was the time when winning Best Picture actually meant it was the Best Picture. For a movie made in 1954, the story is timeless and still relevant. It skips the gloss and warm feelings that most Best Picture winners give and goes for hard-nose, raw, and gritty storytelling. Speaking of raw, Brando is the definition of quiet intensity, giving a his best performance ever and this is including The Godfather and Streetcar. Any of the other supporting actors like Karl Malden, Rod Steiger, and Lee Cobb could have won Oscars, but only Eva Marie Saint came out on top with Brando. To even have five of these actors all be nominated in the same film shows just how great the performances are and how we rarely get movies like these anymore. It's not one of those movies you that will make you feel all good inside, but it is no bum when it comes to being a contender.
Grade: A+.
This review of On the Waterfront (1954) was written by Calvin C on 27 Feb 2011.
On the Waterfront has generally received very positive reviews.
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