Review of The Wild One (1953) by Sanity Assassin ! — 05 Sep 2008

I really enjoyed marlon brando in this, more so than in the godfather. he plays the leader of a band of motorcyclists who are out to provoke conflict but not start it. I think alot of people can identify with his character here.

.. the misfits in the population anyway. i'm glad brando played a part like this. he isn't just the godfather. haha. lee marvin playing chino was fucking awesome also, entering the fray by getting off of his bike and sounding like he'd just got off a frigate from the old world.

when they're rampaging in the shop (with one of them trying a dress on) and chino comes out with "storm the bastille". it was comments like that from lee marvins character that tickled me throughout.

I think this is quite possibly my favourite old skool black n' white movie of all time and it's not a case of style over substance due to the quality acting from the two leads. ample direction by laslo benedek and an excellent script make this unmissable viewing.

watch or stop needlin' square!