On The Waterfront

Overall I enjoyed the movie, On the Waterfront because it was well directed and used theatrical and literary aspects very well. The acting was very convincing. I especially thought that the lighting and music truly added to the movie's emotion and connection. It gave it senses of foreshadowing and really sucked in the viewer. For example, I thought in the beginning the irksome, troubling, jazzy music genuinely made me think something exciting was going to happen and it would be caused by some trouble. Also all the guys in nice clothing made me think something fishy was going on. Throughout the movie the theme of loyalty played its role. Terry had to choose between Edie or Johnny Friendly, a tough decision which was almost life or death in certain aspects. He could win the love of his life and serve justice but suffer the consequences of Johnny Friendly, or he could give in societal pressures and lie to the judge, but stay untouched by Friendly. He ultimately chose to serve justice, which had its rewards because in the end, Johnny Friendly's power was over thrown by the workers he had controlled for so long. He choice of justice not only rewarded him but also the men who had been man handled in the past.