Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Simon O — 29 Sep 2015
Laugh out loud funny yet emotionally hard-hitting, Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush is a prime example of what silent films can do. As usual, Chaplin's physical language is absolutely on point. The first half of the film set in the cabin is physical joke after physical joke, each one hitting exactly where it aims to.
The second half of the film, which focuses more on The Lone Prospector's romance with Georgia, manages to keep all of the humor, while also adding some depth to The Prospector. The Gold Rush also gives cinema one of its most iconic scenes in the form of the roll dance, an example of humor immediately followed by something more emotionally poignant.
The film is also notable for its state-of-the-art practical effects during the final cliff scene which is both funny and suspenseful. The Gold Rush is, without a doubt, a classic.
This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Simon O on 29 Sep 2015.
The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.
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