Review of City Lights (1931) by Greg P — 02 Apr 2011
Probably not his funniest or cleverest film, but this just might be the most beautiful work of Chaplin's. Not many comedians have been able to pull of the seamless blend of laughs and heartwarming emotion, and it's hard not to appreciate Chaplin's talent when experiencing "City Lights".
The premise here is about a down and out tramp who falls in love with a blind flower girl, and is eager to show his affection, despite his inabilities as a poor man. Fortunately, he winds up befriending a millionaire, and is able to provide for her, but ultimately at his own dismay.
The ending scene is heralded as a pinnacle moment of cinema, when the blind girl is finally able to see who her loving benefactor was all along. All in all, a great story about love and self-sacrifice.
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Greg P on 02 Apr 2011.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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