Review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Rafaele L — 24 Jan 2008
Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr is his second, and in my opinion with same level, unsurpassed masterpiece along with The General. Despite it's short lenght, it manages to bring a whole world of incredibly detailed and imaginitive scenes and gags which blend together in a one hell of a full movie.
Sherlock Jr. includes some of the most outstanding stunts and tricks ever but in celluloid, all courtesy of the Great Buster himself. This one left me with disbelief and standing in awe. I think the heated "battle" between Keaton and Chaplin can be put to rest: Both were unique artists in their own right, and loving the other one's art doesn't take anything away from the other.
It's like comparing Mozart and Beethoven. And that to say is lot.
This review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) was written by Rafaele L on 24 Jan 2008.
Sherlock Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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