Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
SteelCity99 - wrote on 04/22/2018
Charles Chaplin achieves a spectacular landmark direction and features miraculous visual effects in what is his most iconic, memorable and, arguably, his best comedy. The tramp is put in epic situations and he responds with equally epic and genius originality, from the tilting cabin to the heartwarming, tear-inducing, smile-causing sausage-dance sequence. Finally, a king of comedy was born and started to grow rapidly. 100/100
Rating of
3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 08/21/2014
The Lone Prospector: "Don't forget the bacon". The story is about a man ventures into a new life looking for gold when he falls in love with Georgia. Will he strike it rich? Silent. Charles Chaplin directors and stars in this silent film and as usual it is funny and well done. The effect's in this movie was pretty damn good if I got to say. this movie was made back in 1925 and the effect's sill look better today. This is in my opinion not the best Chaplin film but a lot of hard work was put into this movie and I got to give them two thumbs up for that.
Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 02/23/2014
Fun comedy from Chaplin. The stunt work has a loose physicality that makes it both funny and slightly dangerous. The sweet sentimentality in the story adds a wider range of emotions, making this more than just another slapstick farce. Fairly enjoyable.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 08/12/2011
There isn't as much subtle heart as in some of Chaplin's other films, such as "City Lights" or "The Kid," but the actor shows his talent at physical comedy in a madcap adventure story set in the Yukon.
Rating of
3.5/4
The Film Rebel - wrote on 12/15/2010
Although I can't say I remember a whole lot after seeing this one in school, I can definitely tell you from what I remember that it is one of Chaplin's best. I mean, come on! He is the little tramp!
Rating of
3/4
Allison - wrote on 11/04/2009
I finally saw this film. While I greatly prefer City Lights, this film has its merits. Unfortunately, I saw this film on YouTube. What was worse than the quality, was that years later, Chaplin added narration to this film. When Charlie opens a door, Charlie says "and he opens a door". Basically, it ruins the film. I hope to see this film one day without narration.
Rating of
3.5/4
sapien - wrote on 08/04/2009
It's Chaplin's magnum opus, for sure. And, it's one of the best comedies ever. I loved it. Every, single joke in it is funny.
Rating of
2.5/4
Alex - wrote on 01/21/2007
Not a bad silent film as I was interested most of the time. It just didn't have what some of the other great Chaplin films did: a better paced story.
