Review of City Lights (1931) by Kenny D — 10 Jun 2010
Arguably Chaplin's greatest performance, others might choose The Kid, as the tramp gives all, that is himself, to a blind woman who, because of her disability is actually able to see the tramp for who he actually is rather than who he appears to be to the naked eye, a tramp who when seen is forgotten or ridiculed.
Because of his undisciplined work habits, habits that, while harder to work with, perhaps allowed his genius to develop and shine, and tumult in his personal life, City Lights was of the most challenging works to bring to the screen. But when all is said and done and the, all parts of the film considered, story, acting, photography, and score, it is a film with few peers.
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Kenny D on 10 Jun 2010.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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