Review of Modern Times (1936) by Matt P — 27 Nov 2010

A wonderful comedy that exploits the hard times of the great depression. In that sense, it can be seen as a historical film as well, being as everything depicted in this movie was realistic but presented in a funny way.

Charlie Chaplin is remarkable as he reprises his role as the Tramp, this time seeking employment wherever he can find it. (Whether that be working on a ship, in a factory, or as a security guard for a store).

Odds are against the Tramp and his girlfriend, but the audience is all for them. For whatever obstacle their in, Chaplin finds a way to make it humorous so we're with him until the end. On several occasions, he finds himself being arrested and thrown in jail, only to emerge a week later and embark on another perilous but funny journey for employment.

I found this to be a funny film from start to finish and enjoyable all-throughout. I don't know why anyone wouldn't like this film, because even if they donâ(TM)t laugh at it, they can marvel at how far we've come in technology, and how this film depicts their "modern times," as opposed to ours.