Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Phillida Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

meathookcinema A young ex-boxer and a priest team up with the sister of a victim of the local mob to find out who killed her brother and try to stop the mob from unfairly controlling all of the work and wages that should be going to the dockers in the area.This is one of those films that everyone says is a classic but I hadn't got round to seeing. All I can say is- the people who say this is a classic are undervaluing the film greatly. I knew as I was watching this that one of my favourite films that I hadn't even seen for the first time from start to finish yet was unfurling before my very eyes.Karl Malden, Eve Marie Saint and Lee J Cobb are all remarkable.But then theres Marlon Brando. One still of him from this movie, any still of him from this movie is worth a million Monets. The fact that he went into acting and the movies specifically is a wonder. To see his face, his expressions, everything about him in this film projected onto a huge cinema screen reminded me why I love the movies. Flawless.A masterpiece.

Tyson Hunsaker I was fortunate enough to blind buy On the Waterfront due to it's buzz and wonderful reception by the Academy and movie lovers even in the 21st century. When people say On the Waterfront is one of the finest films ever made, believe the hype because this is an incredible and memorable film from start to finish. Arguably Elia Kazan's best work, the seasoned director constructs a hierarchy of crime for our protagonist to navigate and hopefully, rise above. The story provokes sympathetic characters in cruel circumstances as we behold a stellar Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger performance. Both play brothers in different positions amidst their crime underworld. On the Waterfront is a satisfying experience of a film with believable characters, authentic dialogue, perfect pacing, tension and an ending that'll make you stand up and cheer. It's a fantastic film that seems to improve upon each viewing.

sir-mauri If you want to see an unparalleled Black & White movie from over 60 years ago see this. It is so gorgeous to look at it looks as though it was just filmed. The narrative is compelling and deep.It is not just about Marlon Brando; no way: Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb, Rod Steiger, Leif Erickson, Martin Balsam, and Fred Gwynne. An incredible score by Leonard Bernstein, written by Budd Schulberg, directed by Elia Kazan. Even when Kazan received his honorary Oscar I could not forgive the role he played in the Hollywood blacklist. However, after seeing Waterfront again recently I simply forgave Kazan because this is a towering achievement.

John Brooks You would think the equilibrium for cinema would be more than a mere one two punch sort of combo, that for a great film to be made it'd be required that it would master a number of things, not simply make sure it contains a couple things.Here, Marlon Brando plays the sensitive big man, ex-prize fighter. The whole idea of the film is there's a mafia in town that's forcing an omerta city-wide and a few like a priest or others are standing in its way calling it out for its oppressive ways. So far, nothing revolutionary. Brando and Eva Marie Saint and the other actors all do a really good job at their roles. So far, we're at standard level.Brando is linked to some key members of the 'mafia' mob including the big boss and tries to help out Saint's character, who's lost her brother earlier in the film. So he's torn between trying to help her out from goodness of heart and purity, and keeping his mouth shut; this is a major crucial theme in the film: you're either a "D n d (deaf and dumb) or a "canary" (a squealer).The film is basically a constant strain between silence and speaking out the truth, but at no moment, despite the dramatic climaxes and attempts to draw in the viewer, is that theme explored in an interesting or particular light; we're just given these most obvious, common narrative and theme which are fine but by no stretch of the imagination anything unique or above 'good' in quality.So as explained earlier in this text, sometimes you just need to put a couple of things together: good acting, an obvious but engaging theme, with a mafia-type environment. The film is well constructed enough, but not anymore than an endless myriad of others.6.5/10.