On the waterfront is definitely One of Brando's best films. And after seeing this film again, I am ready to review it for you guys one my marathon. so without further ado on my marathon, I give you review #4: On the Waterfront
Plot:Based on a number of true stories, this film is set in Hoboken, New Jersey where the mob-connected union boss, Johnny Friendly controls the waterfront with an iron fist. IN the beginning, Terry Malloy, brother of Friendly's Lawyer, is assigned to set up popular dockworker Joey Doyle to to ambushed and killed before testifying against friendly to the police commission. He agrees to stay D&D (deaf and dumb) about the murder despite being upset about it, but his loyalty is challenged when he meet Joey's sister Edie and the priest of the waterfront, Father Barry.
This is a very good film. They did a very good way is developing the characters and get deep into the story. especially when it comes to what Terry especially goes through and with knowing about his past.
Acting/Characters:
Marlon Brando/Terry Malloy: He gets his first Oscar. well finally. And rightfully so. I do not know if he should've won from Streetcar Named Desire or Julius Caesar. I have not fully seen The African Queen or High Noon. Stalag 17 I'll have to see again. But hey, better late then never right? after trying three time in a row. either way, I think that even if she should've won during either of them, this character was a very good way to start winning Oscars. Nuff said.
Eva Marie Saint/Edie Doyle: SH e did very well. Edie was a strong characters and she did a very good job playing her.
Karl Malden/Farther Barry: Seeing this again was more interesting after seeing streetcar named desire. It was years ago when I first saw this film, and Father Barry was more interesting to watch after knowing Malden a little more from his performance in Streetcar named Desire. He did a very good job and being brave and strong and never giving up in this film. that goes without saying.
Lee J. Cobb/Johnny Friendly: boy was that guy evil. but that's what makes the climax so awesome. Cobb is excellent in showing that Friendly ruled with an Iron fist.
Music: I was very suspenseful. well done.
Editing: very well done. They told the story very well. PLus they won best editing for it.
And that is my review for On the Waterfront. It's a very good review and it was a good movie for Brando to finally win an Oscar.
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