Review of Modern Times (1936) by Ashleigh S — 13 Mar 2010

Once again Chaplin is amazing... it never ceases to amaze me how he can make any bad moment completely go away. A truly gifted person.

This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by Ashleigh S on 13 Mar 2010.

Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.

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