Review of Modern Times (1936) by Ben L — 09 Oct 2016
Chaplin writes, directs, acts and even wrote the music for this odd feature that has it's own story, yes, but is far more interesting for the underlying tale: that of a man watching time pass him by.
He comments on a lot on the newfangled technology and learning to live with it, and how consumption becomes not only what we do but who we are, and that's obvious, but it's his unsaid bits that resonate.
His Tramp, wrongly jailed, begs to stay when offered freedom, one of many insights offered in this complex piece that might live on longer than anything else he's famous for.
This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by Ben L on 09 Oct 2016.
Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.
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