This is the very first, old film I watched in my entire life. Seeing it in black and white never confounded me however in understanding the story of the film, which is the important one. This film made me understand how Marlon Brando is often cast as a misunderstood character. Starting bad and ending up good. Karl Malden was also a striking actor! So as well with Eva Marie Saint, whom others played well their characters. My father mentioned to me how good "Waterloo" was, a film about Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat which starred Rod Steiger—and yes Rod Steiger! I didn't even notice him playing as Charley! Marlon Brando's older brother. Nevertheless the film was a real hit. The story is very substantiated, simple and good, and has its brilliant depths. Take for example the character of Marlon Brando. He's a kid, a confused kid, stupid, bum but he has guts, courage and will, and Brando had portrayed that very well. The film didn't only fascinated me with its story per se. The drama, crime, romance and wits are balanced. The characters were also simply structured. You kind of hate them like Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb), kind of laugh at them like Father Barry (Karl Malden) and kind of confused like Terry and Charley (Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger). And even though the film was undoubtedly old, presented black and white, you still hear the story there. The story is beautiful. Very simple, and Brando certainly deserved the Oscar he won.
Review of On the Waterfront
