Review of City Lights (2014) by Metaflix I — 19 Sep 2017
'City Lights' proves that when comedy is done right, it's timeless. Released in 1931, the film bridges the gap between the silent and talkie eras. It has a musical score but no dialogue, relying instead on intertitles, body language, and facial expressions to convey thought and meaning.
One might assume that such a film can't hold up to today's attention-deficit society, yet the plot is so cohesive and the gags are so amusingly inventive that viewers effortlessly remain engaged from start to finish.
Considering this is Chaplin's most acclaimed work--and among the favorite films of such luminaries as Orson Welles and Stanley Kubrick--this is a must-watch for every cinephile.
This review of City Lights (2014) was written by Metaflix I on 19 Sep 2017.
City Lights has generally received very positive reviews.
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