Review of City Lights (2014) by Grant W — 21 Apr 2018
As I was watching Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights', I was watching the ups and downs of life's simplicities unfold before my eyes. The film has a sweet, funny, and charming personality that is all wrapped up with a level of class and sophistication- handled masterfully by Chaplin's passion to contributing a large chunk of the film himself. 'City Lights' is unlike any other films that have come after it because it truly is rooted in delivering a story that is fueled on basic human wants and emotions. The only thing I wish was better was its pacing, and no, I don't mean that because it is a silent film that needs to use cards for dialogue, it's just that some of its scenes drag.
However, all is more than forgiven because this film contains quite possibly the best concluding payoff ever put onto film. I truly mean that, the ending to this film perfectly captures raw expressions that are enough to move all who have watched this adorably funny, yet poignant, adventure.
Bravo!
This review of City Lights (2014) was written by Grant W on 21 Apr 2018.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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