Review of Modern Times (1936) by German M — 26 Feb 2009

Favorite Chaplin film. Main idea of the film is the crazy conflict between man and mechanization.

This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by German M on 26 Feb 2009.

Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.

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