The Wild One
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Movie Reviews of The Wild One
Movie Review: Watta ya got?
Summary: 5 Stars
All right, it's silly now to see Dick Van Dyke's ex-neighbor as a outlaw biker, to say nothing of overaged juveniles Gil Stratton & Alvy Moore. But then there are the peerless Timothy Carey & Lee Marvin.What really makes this movie work is that it is just a quickie B-movie of the 1950s. They had to scrounge up actors who could ride & then they had to scrounge up the bikes (my understanding is that that was Brando's actual Triumph). And then there's that great Leith Stevens score performed by Shorty Rogers & his all-stars. West Coast Jazz! (Miles hated it, the sound, that is).
I saw this one day after school just after it came out. Wow. Changed a lot for me. The way I talked, the way I walked, the way I looked, the way I thought. Needless to say I wasn't alone.
We're looking at true history here.
Movie Review: Smooth, a bit brash -- good entertainment...
Summary: 5 Stars
Brando is weird but good, Marvin is generally plausible but brash... characteristics both carried through their careers. The story line loosely mimics Hollister, at least as far as one could go back in black and white days... do not look for modern chase-scenes, where buildings blow up killing everyone but the hero, or where there is some deep-dark-sinister plot... this is all about moodiness, taciturn rebellion, attitude and venting - even when there was little reason... but then who ever needed a reason. Motorcycles were enough of a reason - and these were all before they invented the weenie-button (electric start...).
Good flick, a classic... will put most under the age of thirty (who never heart of we beatnik) to sleep - so it has many practical uses...
Movie Review: I AIN'T JIVIN. . . BRANDO DOES 5 Stars
I would have to agree with other reviewers that this film is rather corny, but for its time it was revolutionary. Throughout the film I must admit I had several laughs with lines such as, "You're too square" and "Anybody thinks their too good for me, I knock 'em over sometime". And phraseology such as "that's corn ball style". And Brando's faux black accent put me in mind of a 1970's blaxploitation movie, especially with the continual use of the word "jive". Nevertheless, Brando's deliverance is awesome, everything from his facial expressions and gestures to his timing is perfect. The man is stunning in this film. It's hard to take your eyes off of him, but then again, why would you want to?!! Highly recommended!Movie Review: A Classic That is Actually Good
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for a realistic portrayal of biking culture, go elsewhere. If you can enjoy a movie and overlook people riding bikes on a soundstage, this video rocks!
I show this to my middle school students for Social Studies, and they love it. It's fun, and does not take itself too seriously. The stock characters and overacting start out great, but when the town descends into chaos and the inevitable vigilantism rises up they won't let me stop. I've seen it ten times, and still enjoy it.
The DVD itself is well done, and has stood the test of several viewings. I'm not a big Brando fan, but he does have a presence. Lee Marvin is hilarious.
Movie Review: Cheesy plot but Brando rocks
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a huge Godfather fan, I have been curious since Brando passed away to see more of his films. Caught this one tonight on TMC. My dad warned me to remember when it was made before I watched it. I am glad he did because I probably would have thought that it was horrible and instead I came to realize that Brando was a brilliant actor! Yes, I have to agree that there is a lot of 50's cornball BS but Brando was so good in this film that it makes me truly sad to think of the crap that is made in Hollywood nowadays. Oh she has a hit single let's put her in a movie! Yeah that almost works! Looking forward to checking out more of Brando's work!