Review of City Lights (1931) by Joshua T — 31 Jan 2014
One of the most famous and best work of Charles Chaplin that has such profound heart and joy as it does comedy. This is another film that is a pleasure to watch and is timeless in every possible way. As the talkies were exploding in Hollywood and nearly everyone was making the switch, Chaplin was nearly done with City Lights and after great debate decided to finish it.
Thank God he did though, as this is one of his greatest achievements, arguably his best, and a masterpiece of the Silent era! City Lights delivers in all the key areas and provides Chaplin's usual touch of humanity and his loveable demmener coupled with his impeccable timing and hilarious slapstick.
Currently sitting at #11 on the current American Film Institute Top 100 Films of the past 100 years, City Lights earns that spot by leaps and bounds. What an amazing work by one of film's most talented Director/Actors.
If you haven't seen it you are missing out on a gem and need to do so as soon as possible!
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Joshua T on 31 Jan 2014.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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