The Wild One (1953)
8/10
get's better every time i watch it
19 December 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Not enough can be said about Marlon Brando. He carries his character to perfection and evolves throughout the movie.

I'm barely 21 and have watched this movie at least 10 times. Black and white films are not commonly appealing to me but Marlon Brando makes it worth it every time.

The freewheeling attitude of the bikers are a joy to watch and johnny's unexpressed inner demons identify well with today's misguided youth, i.e. me. The movie lacks in plot, but remains in my head like a memory from my own youth. The story also contains a love story that allows Brando to develop an emotional side to his character. The rest of the cast give average performances and rely on the script to create their character.

It is an enjoyable ride full of emotion that everyone should get on.

one inconsistency that still kinda bothers me - after the fight, johnny shows no marks on his face at the bar.
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