Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Rachel M — 05 Jun 2007

Filled with brilliant physical comedy! Chaplin was a genius.

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Rachel M on 05 Jun 2007.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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

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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 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 Harry W (1,900) on 13 Sep 2015

Being one of Charlie Chaplin's most definitive feature length films, The Gold Rush sounded like another slapstick comedy classic…

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By Spencer P (651) on 08 Jun 2017

Up next is Modern Times. Don't let me down Charlie…

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The New Year's and dance hall moments hit hard - tears came and went, in between some of the most fun I've had watching a movie in a while…

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By Kim B (837) on 21 Jul 2014

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

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By Ninon M (145) on 24 Oct 2017

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