Review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Critic M — 06 Aug 2013
This is my 100th review! Open the champagne, cue the music, bring on the dancing horses!!!!!!!!!! In honor of this rare and very monumental occasion I decided to write a review of a great film by the beloved Buster Keaton.
"Sherlock Jr." is a silent era poster child for a brilliantly crafted film. Keaton, unlike many of his famous peers, seemed to push the envelope just a bit further and had an affinity for edge of your seat visual stunts that could have nearly killed him during filming.
His projects had a tendency to go over budget, but it was well worth it considering you can watch a film like "Sherlock Jr." and still be impressed 90 years later! "Sherlock Jr." along with many of Keaton's other directorial projects is ahead of its time in many ways.
The visual effects, stunts and cinematography was very progressive for the time and looked fantastic. The story is fun, witty and includes lots of physical humor (To be expected in a silent film!) Keaton shines as a star and simultaneously as a director.
The risks he took performing death defying stunts for the audience's entertainment is shocking yet very admirable. Buster Keaton was a very talented creative mind with an unbreakable funny bone. His legend lives on in films like "Sherlock Jr.
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This review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) was written by Critic M on 06 Aug 2013.
Sherlock Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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