Review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Ad D — 25 Jan 2008

Forgive me for effusing, but this is possibly one of the greatest comedies I've ever seen, silent or not. Every scene is so layered, and I'm of the belief that Keaton is a better actor than Chaplin. I know its trite to compare the two, but it always seems a travesty that Chaplin is so remembered and Keaton comparatively, so forgotten.

It comments on the power of film, the power of dreams (and, therefore, aspirations), it is both self-aware and, more importantly, fun. It deals with financial dificulties (the dollar in the garbage scene is priceless), rivals in love, and in love itself. And then, there are the stunts...this film is a masterpiece of cinema, and I had to write this x.