Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Abdulmalik A — 09 Sep 2014

Chaplin said that it was the movie he most wanted to be remembered for, and damn if he didn't get his wish.

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Abdulmalik A on 09 Sep 2014.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 21 Aug 2014

Probably one of the best film to ever hit the screens, this awesome comedy by legendary Charles Chaplin is very funny, well done, smart and…

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By Dane P (447) on 30 Aug 2014

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 20 Aug 2014

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Chaplin's masterpiece has it all - brilliant slapstick, endearing pathos, dangerous adventure, and an improbable romance besides…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 25 Aug 2018

AFI 100 Greatest Films - #74: My first experience with Chaplin, and one of the few I have had with silent film, was definitely a pleasant one,…

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By Brett C (553) on 31 Oct 2014

Classic Charlie Chaplin movie. Complete with the usual incredibly creative visual comedy and romantic angle. Very funny…

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By Sean L (983) on 13 Sep 2018

As hundreds of prospectors rush to the Alaskan permafrost in search of buried fortune, Charlie Chaplin tags along to misguidedly seek their…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 22 Oct 2016

- Watched yet again with my niece. Such a brilliant film and very easy to re-watch. At under 90mins, it goes by very quickly…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 04 Feb 2018

Chaplin's best movie, IMHO. Unlike his other movies, the physical gags actually propel and serve the story…

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