Review of City Lights (1931) by Fabio M — 20 Mar 2008
Chaplin's last 'silent' film tells the story of a poor little man the tramp played by Chaplin who falls in love with a blind flower girl. He becomes friends with a wealthy man who constantly tries to commit suicide. The man only recognizes the tramp character when he is drunk.
To impress the flower girl the tramp uses the man's wealth to make her fall in love with him. The only problem is that when the man is sober he doesn't recognize the tramp anymore. On top of this the flower girl has to pay 22 dollars of rent or she will be thrown out of her apartment. Now the tramp desperately seeks for jobs in the city to help his love.
What a movie!!
Every scene is classic and had a huge impact on the history of film-making.
It is regarded as one of the best endings ever taped on film.
But for me the best ending of chapilin's movies is in "modern times".
Also the music is superb always composed by Chaplin.
A lot of people say this is the best chaplin's film but my favourite remains "Modern Times".
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Fabio M on 20 Mar 2008.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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