Review of City Lights (1931) by Art S — 03 Apr 2010
I waited until my 40s to watch Chaplin, perhaps because I'm afraid of too much sentimentality. But I liked City Lights in spite of myself -- there are some truly funny moments. Perhaps too the perverse lens granted by virtue of having seen Monsieur Verdoux first casts the tramp (and his infatuation with the blind girl) in an entirely different light.
I must admit however that Chaplin displays a gift for emotional nuance, even while engaged in the broadest slapstick, that must be the secret to his star-power.
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Art S on 03 Apr 2010.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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