Review of Modern Times (1936) by Dustin J — 28 Nov 2010

Modern Times (Criterion).

Director: Charles Chaplin.

Writer: Charles Chaplin.

Mains: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard and Henry Bergman.

"Classic Comedic Masterpiece".

Plot (Criterion): Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin's last outing as the Little Tramp, puts the iconic character to work as a giddily inept factory employee who becomes smitten with a gorgeous gamine (Paulette Goddard). With its barrage of unforgettable gags and sly commentary on class struggle made almost a decade struggle during the Great Depression Modern Times-though made almost a decade into the talkie era and containing moments of sound (even song!)-is a timeless showcase of Chaplin's untouchable genius as a director of silent comedy.

My Take: This is an amazing piece of work, Charlie Chaplin is a genius and this film is something. No wonder this film holds its spot within movie making history. To tell you the truth I didnt know what to expect from this film. I've never ever watched a silent film before so and all honesty I though it would've been boring. Oh was I wrong I loved every minute of this film. From the outrageous humor to the subliminal messages about Poverty, Work Strikes, Hits on politics, The Great Depression, Ford, and most of all the adaptation of the "machine". Its a brilliant comedy that will keep anyone laughing no matter the age.

Conclusion: This is a Masterpiece and well done. I will never forget this film as long as I have a stable memory. A film that entertains any viewer and connect along the lines of subliminal messages for the more advance viewers. Charlie Chaplin put his all into this film. The sets are unforgettable and the ideals are unheard of. This is a piece of work that any movie view should take full advantage of. MUST SEE BOTTOM LINE.

MUST SEE.

5/5.