Review of Safety Last! (1923) by Gregory N — 12 Oct 2010
It's hard to say which of Harold Lloyd's movies is his best, but "Safety Last!" is a strong contender. The film combines Harold's expert physical comedy with his Glass Character's trademark ingenuity, resulting in one of the funniest films from the silent era.
But the film's most remembered sequence--and rightfully so-...-comes from the climax, in which Harold must climb a building from the outside. I wouldn't call it the film's funniest sequence, but few movies, and certainly no other comedies, can recreate the anxiety and tension that I feel whenever I re-watch this movie.
This review of Safety Last! (1923) was written by Gregory N on 12 Oct 2010.
Safety Last! has generally received very positive reviews.
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