GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Marketic It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

MissSimonetta Yeah, The Wild One (1953) is schlock, but it's premium schlock and clearly much too technically competent for the many negative reviews I have seen for it. I tuned into Turner Classic Movies expecting pure camp with only Brando to lend precious little substance, only to be surprised at how moved I was at the conclusion eighty minutes later. Not that I am suggesting this is an unjustly regarded masterwork; like I said, it is schlock and often too cheesy to take seriously. Yet, in spite of the relatively tame action on screen and the cheesy frat boy antics of the bikers, there's still something going on underneath the surface, a palpable sense of frustration and alienation.The Wild One hits on the tyranny of conformity in 1950s America and the way the younger generation fears a life that is painfully ordinary and staid. This is best illustrated in Kathie, who makes it clear that the idea of settling down and then dying in the same boring town is terrifying for her; there's a rebellious, non-conformist streak in her, most obvious when she offers herself to Johnny on the outskirts of the town, and yet this scene also shows she's only willing to go that far if he continues with his rouse of forcing himself on her. She won't break away from the conformity of the town unless a man takes her away from it all. She craves the free life Johnny seems to possess.And yet, even Johnny is a lost soul, who has no clue what he really wants at all. We're given little of his past, aside from the implication that he had an abusive childhood. While in no way the best performance of Brando's career, it is a fine one, one which elevates the film. He utilizes facial expression and body language to communicate all the isolation and adolescent confusion that the schlock dialogue cannot fully deliver. In the end, Johnny is still an enigma, though judging from his final moment with Kathie, he does seem to be more at peace with himself. You really do have to wonder where he'll be going after this, if he's still just going to wander forever. And what of Kathie? Will she ever free herself from that sad little county?These questions lend such a poignancy to the ending, almost making you forget how cheesy everything else was before. But I like the lack of absolute resolution. It gives those star cross'd lovers an afterlife that few B-movie characters enjoy.

wes-connors Moody leather-clad Marlon Brando (as Johnny Strabler) and his motorcycle gang arrive to cause mischief in a small California town. Acting tough, Mr. Brando and his "BRMC (Black Rebels Motorcycle Club)" pals put "Wrightsville" on edge. Mainly, they fight and get into accidents. Shapely local girl Mary Murphy (as Kathie Bleeker) catches Brando's eye. She sees the good under his bad-boy exterior. Her father Robert Keith (as Harry Bleeker) is the peace loving sheriff..."The Wild One" is not as good as its reputation. The rebelliousness, including boozy Lee Marvin (as Chino) and his rival gang The Beetles, is laughable. Some datedness is expected, but there are even older films which maintain their cool. Director Laslo Benedek gives the film some energy. He is helped by the black-and-white photography by Hal Mohr. Brando looks good in close-up, with sideburns and just the right touch of make-up; after fighting, he looks even better.***** The Wild One (12/30/53) Laslo Benedek ~ Marlon Brando, Mary Murphy, Robert Keith, Lee Marvin

Syl There is a moment in the film where Brando leaves an iconic image of him on the motorcycle. This film was inspired by the events in Hollister, California in 1947. While the film is loosely based on the events, Brando is unforgettable and brilliant in this mediocre script. The film has a memorable cast especially Mary Murphy as the female love interest and Lee Marvin as one of the rousing bikers. The film's script could have been more worked on. Stanley Kramer was a genius in finding stories about outsiders and alienation. He found the story to be worth telling and how one town came to deal with their situation. Surprisingly, this film lacks the violence by today's standards. You would be surprised to see how mild the violence is. If anything, Brando's performance captures the film overall and leaves a legacy. He was an icon and his acting still regarded as some of the finest ever on screen or stage.

Luciano Marzo Marlon Brando is one of the most talented actors of all time, and this is is one of his finest performances. The Wild One may not have the status of On the Waterfront, or A Street Car Named Desire, his other two knockout roles, but it is still an enjoyable and engaging film, and one of my personal favorites from the era in which it was made. It takes you back to another time. The Wild One does have a few moments that show its age, but its themes are timeless, and the characterization is just as artful as it was back when it was made. I highly recommend this movie to all audiences who enjoy classic cinema. You'll certainly have to look hard to find better acting.