Review of Modern Times (1936) by Kevin C — 07 Mar 2011

Chaplin makes a masterpiece in cinema thanks to his montage of talkie and silent film put together. A must see for filmmakers!

This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by Kevin C on 07 Mar 2011.

Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.

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