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Review of The Boat (1921) by Kevin N — 22 Nov 2009

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Hilarious...the things he does to his body...

This review of The Boat (1921) was written by Kevin N on 22 Nov 2009.

The Boat has generally received positive reviews.

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By Josh G (853) on 03 Aug 2007

I think this may be the best of Keaton's short films. Every joke is a gem, leading up to the hilarious ending that plays out just perfectly…

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By Penelope Houston (126) for The Spectator (1,162) on 13 Jul 2018

The Boat is superbly, ceaselessly comic, in its hero's imperturbably practical and unsurprised reaction to catastrophe…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 06 Feb 2012

Not the typical setting of his films, The Boat has a somewhat difficult tone, even though the same comedic situations arise from the eccentric…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 10 Aug 2007

One of Keaton's best shorts…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 19 Dec 2011

It's not considered one of Keaton's best films but I thought the story of his boat was rather good…

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By Hunter D (441) on 27 Apr 2008

Awesome, from the very beginning it is completely hilarious in every way. This is one of my Top-5 Keaton shorts now…

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By John M (4,356) on 20 Feb 2012

Keaton faces and masters the element of water in this charming and funny film about a family going out to sea in a rather shoddy boat…

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By Gregory S (340) on 24 Dec 2008

Wow for one of Keaton's short films he really does not hold back, it has all the technical brilliance of his full length films…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 14 Oct 2016

I don't love comedies of error, but this holds up. I love the final scene being mouthed out, as the name of the boat. Great play on words…

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By Kristen S (225) on 27 May 2010

Maybe my favorite keaton short ever, this one has it all…

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