Review of The Gold Rush (1925) by Jennifer B — 01 Feb 2008

I was surprised how a movie made in 1925 was soooooo funny!

This review of The Gold Rush (1925) was written by Jennifer B on 01 Feb 2008.

The Gold Rush has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ninon M (145) on 24 Oct 2017

The Gold Rush' is Chaplin's immortal tale of poverty and hope; it represents the Tramp at his epitome -his most entertaining, his most true,…

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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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By Austin C (286) on 27 Nov 2015

A heartbreaking silent comedy re-released with a narration by Chaplin himself that only adds to it instead of standing in the way, and it is…

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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 Petros T (610) on 23 Aug 2015

Another early great film from one of the finest silent comedians, The Gold Rush is an uproariously funny and very imaginative film that remarkably…

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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 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 Adam R (2,773) on 26 Aug 2014

Cinematic fool's gold. There are a few funny scenes and it has the right look, but the story never takes hold of us…

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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 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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