Review of The Wild One (1953) by Diego T — 17 Apr 2014
An absolute classic. Filled with social messages on freedom, injustice, vigilantism, and wonderful emotional sub-plots, this is cinema at its finest.
Setting and dialogue are quite dated by todays standards, but many of the central themes are universal.
Marlon Brando puts in a great performance as Johnny, and delivers one of cinema history's greatest lines - "What you rebelling against Johnny?" - 'What you got?!". Amazing to realise that this was only Brando's fifth movie, yet he had been nominated for Oscars in three of his first four roles (in "A Streetcar named Desire", "Viva Zapata" and "Julius Ceasar").
Supporting cast are great too: Lee Marvin, Robert Keith and Mary Murphy especially. Mary Murphy is gorgeous as the love interest, and it is surprising that she isn't better known in terms of Hollywood history.
A movie for the ages, capturing the genius of Marlon Brando in one of his most iconic roles.
This review of The Wild One (1953) was written by Diego T on 17 Apr 2014.
The Wild One has generally received positive reviews.
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