Modern Times Movie Review
My favorite Charlie Chaplin film
It's been awhile since I last saw, Modern Times, but this movie is gold.
Modern Times starts out with a Factory Worker (Charlie Chaplin) as he's working on some machines. Then through a series of events, he runs across a woman and they end up together.
So, I oversimplified the plot, but don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic movie! The comedy is great, and if you like slapstick, then this is the movie for you. Honestly I cannot understate how incredibly funny this movie is.
If you've never seen any of Charlie Chaplin's works, then this is a fantastic place to start. The man had a true talent for comedy. He's such an engaging actor, he surpasses most film comedians of today in pure skill. He's so good your mind is so sucked in by what's happening on screen, you don't care that he's not really talking, nor is anyone else.
This film was made towards the very end of the silent film era. Actually if I remember correctly, most films at the time were talkies. I believe Modern Times was one of the last actual films from the Silent Film era.
The cinematography and the music is so engaging in the film, it draws you in and doesn't let you go. There some nice shots for the time in the film. It looks as if this would have been a fun movie to have worked on.
Some of the practical/special effects in the film are very well done as well. What's presented on screen is interesting, and makes one wonder, how they accomplished some of their effects. There's an interesting scene in the beginning of the film which I am wondering how they accomplished.
Like I said, Modern Times is a fantastic comedy. It's slapstick gold, and it demands to be watched. If you haven't seen this film yet, set aside some time and watch this movie! Because Modern Times is far better than most film in modern times!!!
Final Score: 4.8/5
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