Charlie Chaplin : Rate Charlie Chaplin's Movies (One-Sentence Reviews)

Rate Charlie Chaplin's Movies (One-Sentence Reviews)

All Chaplin films I've seen. Personally, I prefer Buster Keaton, which in no way means that Chaplin wasn't a genius whose status as master of cinema is more than justified. What do you think?

List will be updated on a regular basis. NO SPOILERS!

1925: Gold Rush: 8 P:
Overly sentimental, but in some sequences simply genius and very funny Chaplin classic.
1931: City Lights: 9 P:
Funny and at the same time moving Chaplin comedy with excellent slapstick choreography and one of the most moving last sequences in the history of cinema.
1936: Modern Times: 8-9 P:
Visually extremely imaginative, fast paced and socially critical Chaplin piece with highly original jokes and a lot of moving sentimentality.
1947: Monsieur Verdoux: 9 P:
Surprisingly somber film which manages to be thrilling as well as cynical and darkly funny, all thanks due to the great lead performance by Chaplin himself.

Re: Rate Charlie Chaplin's Movies (One-Sentence Reviews)

Do you mind if I join you?

1925 Gold Rush:
8 P:
Solid comedic sequences, decent story, and good supporting actors.
1931 City Lights: 10 P
Without question, his "Little Tramp Masterpiece".
1936 Modern Times: 8-9 P
Chaplin taps into the socio/political frustrations of the American worker, the eating machine one of his funniest gags ever.
1947 Monsieur Verdoux: 7 P
Uneven, very dark film, however it's my favorite due to the contrast.
1921 The Kid: 8 P
Chaplins first 'true feature' holds up well with his believably heartbreaking performance.
1928 The Circus: 7 P
No statements here, but possibly his most broadly funny feature.

Re: Rate Charlie Chaplin's Movies (One-Sentence Reviews)

1. The Great Dictator 8/10

He used to cut the grass, he was a very nice boy!

2. Monsieur Verdoux 8/10

I wrote the f-cking song, alright?

3. The Gold Rush 7,5/10

Mouldy Mayonnaise

4. Modern Times 6,5/10

They're playing tennis, their butts are tighter!

5. City Ligths 6/10

Hear the tiny auto horns!





"facts are stupid things" Ronald Reagan
Top