I like the fact that Chaplin, not being amused with the demise of the silent movie, only used apparatus like radio, tv and intercom to let hear us the spoken word. Absolute genius.
I love how this movie was a send off to the silent era of films. The ending is great too as I agree with you that this is Chaplin's most cynical movie, the end brings back the optimism and to me the ending with the tramp singing and him telling his girlfriend "Buck up - never say die. We'll get along" is very poetic not just in talking about the social issues the movie brought up but it was also a great send off to the silent era and it felt very personal to Chaplin. Great film.
Just everything about this film; the comedy, the sentimentality, and the soundtrack. They are all absolutely perfect. This is probably my favorite movie of all time.
The entire Chaplin family, including Charles, his brother Sydney, and is mother Hannah, all experienced the Dickensenian "workhouse" system of England as inmates. The experience apparently deranged Hannah so much that she never recovered. Charles had a lot to be resentful about against social institutions.
this particular movie has a wonderful style and unique feel to me, i thought the scene in jail where he accidentally eats a pile of cocaine or some kind of speedy chemical compound and freaks out is way ahead of its time, and the woman who co-stars is amazing and quite beautiful. good movie Charlie!
The woman co-star was Paulette Goddard. She was Chaplin's wife-girlfriend in real life. They were good for each other in the 1930's, though they eventually parted ways, amicably.
When I finished the video I noticed that it is similar to when the tramp was caught up in the dance in the restaurant, he was standing out because he had the food for the gentleman, just as the black sheep stood out to me because it was there among the other presumably white sheep.
Oh wow! What a delight to find your channel. Thanks for all the videos. Modern times is in my top 10 favorites and I think the story still is fresh as of today
I like the fact that Chaplin, not being amused with the demise of the silent movie, only used apparatus like radio, tv and intercom to let hear us the spoken word. Absolute genius.
I love how this movie was a send off to the silent era of films. The ending is great too as I agree with you that this is Chaplin's most cynical movie, the end brings back the optimism and to me the ending with the tramp singing and him telling his girlfriend "Buck up - never say die. We'll get along" is very poetic not just in talking about the social issues the movie brought up but it was also a great send off to the silent era and it felt very personal to Chaplin. Great film.
a Depression era message. thank you.
Chaplins most cynical film is Monsieur Verdoux though
Just everything about this film; the comedy, the sentimentality, and the soundtrack. They are all absolutely perfect. This is probably my favorite movie of all time.
thank you.
The entire Chaplin family, including Charles, his brother Sydney, and is mother Hannah, all experienced the Dickensenian "workhouse" system of England as inmates. The experience apparently deranged Hannah so much that she never recovered. Charles had a lot to be resentful about against social institutions.
The extended factory scene at the beginning is pure gold
this particular movie has a wonderful style and unique feel to me, i thought the scene in jail where he accidentally eats a pile of cocaine or some kind of speedy chemical compound and freaks out is way ahead of its time, and the woman who co-stars is amazing and quite beautiful. good movie Charlie!
a wondeful, hilarious scene!
The woman co-star was Paulette Goddard. She was Chaplin's wife-girlfriend in real life. They were good for each other in the 1930's, though they eventually parted ways, amicably.
My dad used to make me and my cousins to watch these and I liked them but not so much to rewatch. Now I feel different.
This is one of my favorite movies of his!!!
Something interesting is that in the crowd of sheep you see one black sheep.
When I finished the video I noticed that it is similar to when the tramp was caught up in the dance in the restaurant, he was standing out because he had the food for the gentleman, just as the black sheep stood out to me because it was there among the other presumably white sheep.
very good. yes, you get the sense that that black sheep was no accident and that it is somehow connected to the Tramp character.
Oh wow! What a delight to find your channel. Thanks for all the videos. Modern times is in my top 10 favorites and I think the story still is fresh as of today
thank you!
I study Film at an Arts School in Bogota and this video was really helpful. Thanks A lot man, you seem so nice.
thank you. Best of success to you in your studies.
Hey Can u plz help me🥺🥺 actually my teacher gave the homework to write the review about this movie and i have no idea how to do 🥺👉👈
@SR blush same here but i have written
I honestly like Modern Times more than 'City Lights' only because that film drags a bit. 'Lights' has the more powerful ending though
agree!
What an intelligent and interesting review, my friend!
thank you!
It is still relevant becouse mechanization of humans continues even today.
And will, until we consider humans as humans, the imago dei, stewards of creation.
Thanks for helping sum up this movie 🎥
you're welcome.
Compare the closing scene of Modern Times to the closing scene of The Graduate.
You seem so happy
yes! I hope it is helpful and infectious.
Great video, keep it up
thank you.
wow
thanks?