Review of On the Waterfront (1954) by Beau H — 01 Jan 2010
The pinnacle Brando performance with one of the best screenplays from this era. The idea of brotherhood and sacrifice fits well in the setting of mob infiltration of the longshoremen' union; specifically in Terry's (Brando) struggle with his easy life and the advantages he takes colliding with his emerging conscience and regret over his lost future. Many memorable scenes:
- Terry reveals to Edie he was the set-up man in her brother's death.
- The famous scene in the back seat of the cab with his brother, Charley, when Terry lashes out about having to take the dive and missing his title shot.
- Terry and Edie walking in the park and he pick her glove up and puts it on.
- The last sequence of the film.
This review of On the Waterfront (1954) was written by Beau H on 01 Jan 2010.
On the Waterfront has generally received very positive reviews.
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