Review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) by Orlok W — 06 Jun 2014
Steamboat Bill, Jr. continues to showcase the talents of Buster Keaton which clearly influenced many of today's comedians. Both as an actor and an uncredited director, Keaton knows exactly how to keep humour flowing in a 60 minutes silent movie. His actions and facial expressions are spot on that you can't help but fall in love with him. The chemistry and interaction between him and Ernest Torrence as his father is spot on. Even the dialogue when it is presented is witty and humorous.
Other than the comedy side of the film, if there is anything that should be praised it would be the stunt work. With Keaton as his own stunt double you get a seamless flow of stunts without cutting. Some of them are amazing to see especially as they originated in the 1920's. The famous scene that is often shown with the house falling and Keaton going through the window was literally a life or death situation.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. is an enjoyable hour and Buster Keaton and his comedic talents come across funnier than a lot of comedy films these days.
This review of Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) was written by Orlok W on 06 Jun 2014.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.
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