Review of City Lights (1931) by Mitchell W — 30 Jan 2008
A brilliant comedian, possibly the best, Chaplin's talents as a filmmaker have often been debated. Visually, his compositions can be prosaic and even crude, and like Spielberg, he can be overly-sentimental.
With "City Lights," I think he outdid himself. His best picture, it's virtually perfect, and the final scene is absolutely heartbreaking. On paper, it flirts with saccharinity, but on film, it cuts deep.
This review of City Lights (1931) was written by Mitchell W on 30 Jan 2008.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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