Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Jack B — 11 Jun 2007

Best slapstick ever. Charlie Chaplin is amazing.

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Jack B on 11 Jun 2007.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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The Gold Rush overall is an okay effort on Chaplin's part…

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By Rip V (157) on 29 Sep 2014

Some things about Chaplin and his Gold Rush are the ability to conceive nostalgia and to express human feelings without saying a word; things…

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By Gareth D (604) on 20 Apr 2017

For the Blackadder fans who agree Chaplin is unfunny and untalented, I suggest they watch this marvel…

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By Brett C (553) on 31 Oct 2014

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By David W (2,010) on 10 Apr 2017

With amazing sound quality, music, and comedy, The Gold Rush By Charlie Chaplin reminds why he is so beloved in the first place…

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By Dane P (447) on 30 Aug 2014

Though it drags a bit at the middle the movie makes up for it in some really iconic scenes including a great climax…

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By François M (254) 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 Robert G (923) on 23 Oct 2014

Now I admit that the only version of The Gold Rush movie I have seen is the 1942 version which is Charlie Chaplin re-edited and did a voice…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 17 Jan 2015

A funny film about the struggles of an awkward gentleman trying to survive and find love in Alaska during a gold rush…

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By Adam A (1,016) on 27 Apr 2016

Plot wise, it's all over the place but the movie is filled with brilliant physical comedy (obviously) and really dark humor…

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