Review of Modern Times (1936) by Kathleen D — 10 Sep 2008
"The Tramp CAN'T talk. The minute he talks, he's dead.".
Well, the tramp sings...and it's brilliant. I woke up one morning and I started humming that gibberish tune he sang in the movie and I thought to myself, "I GOTTA watch that movie again." Gosh. Where do I even begin? This movie had me guffawing to my knees and had filled me with joy. At the same time, I felt sorrow. But it was a sweet sorrow. Chaplin was the master at melding those two emotions together and it is apparent in all his films.
I love the final scene, it was so fitting that the film ended that way. It was heartfelt, exposed and poignant like no other. I also love that beautiful song, "Smile". Just when you're about to tear up, it seems like Chaplin is talking through the song, "Chin up.".
This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by Kathleen D on 10 Sep 2008.
Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.
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