Rating of
4/4
Modern Times - Review
Matthew Brady - wrote on 08/16/17
"Smile! C'mon!"
I can't start any review without going all cuties on something, but today that's changed. This is one of the most beautiful and adorable things my eyes have ever laid eyes on. It leaves a warm feeling inside that can make anyones day. The personalty, charm, and a sense of innocence with are main characters.
With 'non-sense song' probably being the greatest pieces of gibberish to film. If you watch that the scene on repeat and watch his hand gestures, you get a story. That's just awe-inspiring.
Chaplin way of presenting slapstick comedy as an artistic form is something that's never been done before at the time and never again. Well, the way he did it. While known for being a perfection of his work, as every single frame is so brilliantly stage for either a joke or a dramatic shift; the execution that smoothly pushes the story along. Everything from facial expressions and music to set what kind of mood with each scenes. It's pure genius how this man can play with your emotions, not in a insulting way. All of his films still hold up and continue to amaze audience members today.
Yep, it's a masterpiece.
