Review of A King in New York (1957) by Derence R — 07 Jul 2011
> > > Charlie Chaplin was the undisputed king of comedy in the history of cinema. Probably, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, The Marx Bros., and Jim Carrey (in the near future)are all tough, worthy competitors. But Chaplin's massive contributions to the growth of how films should be made are gems that will forever nurture the arts profession.
- "A King in New York" is his last starring film. It introduces us to a certain king (played by Chaplin) whose country is in a revolution, he lost his wealth, and undergoing a divorce. He then travels to New York with his ambassador, to contact the Atomic Commission to tell his ideas of using atomic power to create a utopia. But he only experiences things such as being used as a product commercial prospect, meeting a boy who lectures him about everything political, briefly changing his face, and ultimately erasing the doubts of many of his competency as a leader.
- What a relief to watch a film like this at these times of modernity. So funny being the traditional way, and humanly at the same time with its message. Chaplin never let go of the brilliance of silence. Some of the pic's funniest scenes are with no character sounds, just the hurrying tone of a background score.
> BestMoment:
- The elevator dilemma in which the king got entangled with a firehose, all the way to the courtroom catastrophe. Chaplin comedy at its best!
> BestQuote:
- "I'm so sick and tired of people asking me if I'm this, if I'm that!".
This review of A King in New York (1957) was written by Derence R on 07 Jul 2011.
A King in New York has generally received positive reviews.
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