Review of City Lights (1931) by William B — 18 Oct 2009
It's here more than any other film that Chaplin attains that sublime blend of life's tragedy with its comedy. We often find the two intertwined, or at the very least Charlie moving deftly from one to the other.
The scenes with the flower girl pop off the screen with dramatic, and romantic power, while the failed suicide attempt and the boxing match deliver laughs that build and deepen as the scenes play out.
City Lights is on the short list of must-sees in cinematic history.
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by William B on 18 Oct 2009.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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