Noone is born knowing about Chaplin... so that possibility happens to literally everyone at least once in their life. Of course it's likely most adults have heard of him during their childhood and teen years several times, however that doesn't mean everyone already knows him.
If you tell someone, who doesn't know him, that, they will get defensive and not even try to know Chaplin. So, these comments are counterproductive to what you seemingly are trying to achieve.
A brilliant review. City Lights is not only funny but its also very emotional. The scene when we are introduced to the Blind Girl and La Violetera is heard just has me in tears. That scene in the boxing arena is pure slapstick brilliance and the ending is both genius and poignant. A masterpiece and one of the very few films that come close to perfection.
@@Bioniking Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton are legends during the silent movies era because they made stunts actually interesting with a movie that doesn’t have sound
The boxing scene is literally one of the best of comedy cinema, and it still laugh my ass off till this day. Too bad the new ones won't be able to do the same thing before.
The beginning and ending sequences of the gold rush are immensely hilarious and entertaining. But personally speaking, the middle third of the film lags. Chaplin acts well, but his co stars and the writing is not quite up to par. We don't really buy georgia as a worthy love interest for the tramp.
I was just about to put this comment myself! I've never seen that movie but now I'm interested in how they portrayed Chaplin. I did hear Downey Jr. received high praise for his performance.
teppolundgren Damn, really?? I can't stand movies like that, they remind me of shitty made-for-tv movies from the 90's. Did it have the fade transitions between scenes?
The Kid, Great Dictator , Monsieur Vordeux , Limelight and Gold Rush will have to wait................alot it seems hopefully The General comes before them tho
My god do i love Gold Rush, The Great Dictator, The Kid and City Lights! I can't remember if i have seen the rest of his movies, but i have seen most and almost all of his short films.
This is the first Chaplin film I've seen. I remember watching this as a little kid and was taken aback by how unique and witty it was compared to the other films I saw back then. Loved it as a kid and love it to this day. Thanks for reviewing it, Chris.
City Lights is quite the masterpiece, but if I had to pick one Chaplin film to beat them all, I would say Modern Times definitely takes the cake and eats it too... But City Lights isn't too far behind.
I'm the opposite, to me City Lights was hilarious throughout the entire movie but when I watched Modern times I was bored and found myself checking my watch.
Watched this for the first time in my film class last year. It was probably my favorite movie we watched that semester. Considering we watched some serious ones and artsy ones. This one was a nice breath of fresh air.
niranjan janakiraman I don't think so. He sometimes suprised me with his taste, bc we only for the most part see him talk about contemporary movies of today's cinema, it might come across as those type of movies are not in his lane bc of that, but that could be deceiving. I can see him loving it, he prob knows it and loves it already, we don't know it could be also possible that you're right
I love what you're doing with this series Chris! You have introduced me to so many of my favorite films, including 12 angry men, which is a film that probably never would've checked out if it wasn't for your review of it.
I first saw City Lights in 1970 and I fell in love with it. Funny, touching and heartbreaking as well. I've always felt that if you watch this movie and not be moved to tears by the final scene, you have no heart 🎥🎬📣
My favorite Chaplin film is without a doubt Modern Times, it blends comedy with social commentary very well, The Great Dictator did also but I feel Modern Times did it better. I love this series, I love hearing about classic movies
One of the best reviews I've heard. Loved your delivery style. Your poise and hands coordination. Voice pitch is perfect and attention to relative details is stunning. You were born to do this.
I’ve never considered watching a silent film before, probably because I didn’t think they’d be as entertaining somehow. Now I’m starting how sometimes the shots/facial expressions etc can be all that’s needed to convey life and vitality in the same way that dialogue-driven films can do.
Sem Media dwelving into silent cinema is really an experience. Chaplin is definitely a great starting point. I think you would be amazed of how creative the films of that era can get. Here are some that I would really recommend you check out. Sherlock Jr Les Vampires The Passion of Joan of Arc Faust The Goddess Un Chien Andalou The Thief of Bagdad The Kid The Phantom Carriage I Was Born, but... Battleship Potemkin
Agreed and I have to say The Artist was a huge disappointment. They had to put paragraph long dialogue cards so we could even follow it. I don’t think actors and directors can pull off visual story telling anymore. It only won Best Picture for the gimmick IMO
I love it when you review older films! I really enjoy watching the classics, but sometimes am not sure which ones to try out. When you gave that review awhile back on Twelve Angry Men, I knew I had to go watch it as soon as possible! Great series! Keep it up! 🤗
So happy you did this review! Charie Chaplin is my favorite actor and City Lights is one of my favorite movies. Just watching this makes me 10x happier that you’re doing this series
If you wanted to do another silent review I would be interested to hear your thoughts on some of the German expression films like Metropolis and Caligari
I would love to listen to your extended opinions on the history of film, Old Hollywood vs. New Hollywood as you said, or topics just outside the realm of movie reviews like examining filmmakers and how the might have acted controversially but we are still left with a work of art in the long run. Its always great to see you go above and beyond a basic review of a movie, and it's something you do time and time again.
Review Citizen Kane and Casablanca! I honestly can respect people saying Casablanca is the best movie of all time but Citizen Kane I've never seen and don't know why
I remember my teacher showing this to us in high school and it instantly became one of my favorite films of all time. Thanks for reviewing this, Chris.
Thank you for reviewing this film. Charles Chaplin was a total legend and it's sad to see that many people from our generation oftentimes don't even know his name.
I love this movie as well and also Charlie Chaplin. I grew up watching his movies beside, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and basically, silent movies. I think watching those movies made me appreciate movies in general more. The fact that these individuals were able to make me laugh or have emotional effect without any words, was amazing. I don't think anyone can do that today.
Loving these early film reviews. A few years ago I went on a silent film marathon and saw all of Chaplin’s and a ton of Keaton’s. Some of my favorite films are now silent films! Wonderful review for one of the most wonderful films ever made. This movie has made me cry from laughing more than once
Am I dreaming? I'm a HUGE Chaplin fan! Thank you so much for this, my respect for you has gone sky high! For all of you who want to expand on your movie viewing, cinema goes back to 1895, never forget that. Give silent movies a chance and you'll find some amazing gems. I became obsessed with Chaplin when I was just 20, you have no excuses.
I've ben binge watching your vids for a while now, and discovering great films and well, others that are really not my cup of tea, but I have to say that this series about pre-70's is pure gold. I'm familiar with most of the titles you covered so far and they are very well picked. City Lights is not my favorite Chaplin (that would be Limelight or Great Dictator, well, both talkies). But hey, just wanna say thanks for really not spoiling reviews and respecting the viewer experience, your reviews are really trustworthy. Cheers from Brazil!
I’m so glad you decided to review a silent film. There are some true gems from that era and people need to watch more of them; they don’t know what they are missing!
This is the best thing you've done on this channel, please don't end this series, some of the best films in cinema history came before the 70s, and i'm glad to see you talk about them.
City Lights is not only my favorite Charlie Chaplin film but also one of my favorite films of all time ! I cant tell u how pleased I am to see Chris review this Chaplin movie instead of going for the usual Gold Rush or the Great Dictator. City Lights is a massively important film and I am so happy to see it being pushed on ya'll. City Lights 👍
This warms my heart that you reviewed a Charlie Chaplin movie! Thanks for giving credit where credit is due, and it also sparks some great conversations about filmmaking. Thanks Chris!
Chris is back and in such a great shape! His form was slowly decreasing (and I mean the quality of his criticism and subjective opinions) but now, once more, he is the best reviewer on UA-cam, an objective deconstructionist of films, and a naturally great guy! I hope that you are beyond all the problems which seemed to hurt you, Christopher Stucky, 'cause we are here for you, dude, and we support you! Peace&Love from Romania
Thanks for reviewing this, Chris. Damn, I've been waiting for this. Seriously went on a Chaplin film binge watching a few summers ago and fell in love with the Chaplin brand of humor. Love this film so much. Modern Times and The Kid were great too.
Great review!! Love to see you do these classic movie reviews. These movies deserve the recognition with modern audiences! I would love Chris to do a review of one of my all time favs: "Lawrence of Arabia" !
Awesome!!! I wish more reviewers will do classic films. Most people just do the newest and latest, and I get it people want to see if a new movie is worth going to the theater. But so many great films are lost to time because nobody talks bout them anymore. So kudos for this, please keep doing it
I haven't watched. It's funny, no mater How many movies I watch, there's aways some classic film that I haven't seen yet. This is what I love about the Cinema.
Im surprised. Didn't think I would ever see Chris review a movie this old. Really proud and excited. Keep up the good work! And please review Midnight Cowboy next, really overlooked classic
Review Gone with the Wind I want to watch it as a film buff but the 4 hour time mark is very intimidating and I heard really good things but also really bad things I want to know your opinion
Gone with the Wind is a great movie, despite its glaring flaws with how the African American race is portrayed. I personally was NOT OFFENDED at all even though I'm black. I enjoyed it for what it truly is; a landmark achievement in cinema history. Also, this is the movie which won Hattie McDaniels an Oscar for best supporting actress, a first for a black person! As for the run time, it is barely noticeable because of how simply good it is, and how well directed and acted it is, not to mention the brilliant set pieces which had never been seen at such a large scale before, and would only be matched years later by Titanic, in my own opinion. Just imagine that you are binge watching a short series, lol.
This movie is shot beautifully but the story and the dialogue are cheesy somehow. Also there are some very weird accidents with horses that made me laugh instead of feeling sad :D I love old classics in general but Gone with the Wind isn't one of them.
Chaplin is remembered for his acting, its time people recognise how great he was as a director. Thank you so much for highlighting one of his finest works, I do prefer Modern Times and The Great Dictator, but nothing beats that ending
Modern Times is the only one I've seen and I really want to watch more. I used to think his films wouldn't be good but I'm glad I was wrong. I want more haha
You are doing god's work Chris. Thank you for not just being another movie review channel but a channel that understands and appreciates film as an art form.
Gotta love your initiative (should I say boldness even?) on talking about classic movies. More people need to get to know about such great movies. Keep doing this, man!
Who Else wants to see Chris and Anthony Fantano Collaborate like on a Soundtrack review or Score or maybe a movie they are both interested in...or just Talk about Entertainment or Anything 😂 That would be the Best Collab Of All Time, Imo
Summer Reighn He is a Music Reviewer and His Channel is Called Theneedledrop and he has about 1.4m and he is pretty much like Chris in Music form Kinda.. And They Collaborated on his Podcast Episode 9, I just found
Thank you so much for everything you do! I'm so glad your gaining recognition in the film criticism community and chasing your dreams by attending film school. Can't wait until your Halloween specials! Wishing you the best!
I adore Chaplin and City Lights is one of my favorite movies ever, and not just from Chaplin. Love seeing reviews like this, as I think the new generation of movie watchers are dismissing some fantastic movies solely because “they’re old.” Keep on reviewing these classics, and hopefully inspiring people to give them a chance.
So glad to see you review a silent film! We need more intentional focus on silent films, as they are too good not to be appreciated. My favorite is Metropolis, but City Lights is up there. The General would be another great film for you to review.
Chris, thank you... City Lights has been my favorite Chaplin film and my second favorite film of all time for quite a while now. Thank you for honouring this timeless classic 😃
Ahmed Siralkhatim IDK, it felt meandering and episodic, and the gags weren't as strong as they could've been. I don't watch many silent films, but the ones I like better have either a physical scale or sense of genuine danger to them, which this movie didn't really. Fun fact: City Lights is a silent film with its own score written during production specifically for the movie, which most silent films back then didn't do. The only two times they make any sort of clever use of it is in the opening scene where first a kazoo sounding thing is used to mock a guy making a speech in front of a crowd (and by extension talkies) and when they play the Star Spangled Banner when Chaplin is hanging by his pants. I would have liked more audio-visual gags like that.
Thank you so much for a Charlie Chaplin review! Seriously not enough "younger, mainstream" critics talk about him and it's a damn shame. The younger generation could really get into him knowing that someone in their age range is a fan, rather than some "lofty" college professors and film historians. I'm in my mid twenties and I spread the word as much as I can. The little girl I nanny has seen several of his films through me and she's now a fan. One young one at a time, here we go!
Great review Chris. City Lights is by far my favorite Chaplin movie and one of my favorite silent movies (along with Sunrise and Passion of Joan of Arc). Some of my suggestions for your next pre-1970s reviews would be Citizen Kane (please do this one), Bicycle Thieves, 400 Blows, Seventh Seal, La Dolce Vita, Tokyo Story, Ugetsu Monogatari, The Night of the Hunter, Rules of the game and The third man. There are many more I could suggest but those are some of them.
Any chance of a review of Timelock ? while not a classic i think its a vastly underated black and white movie with a simple premise and i believe one of the earliest apperances of Sean Connery
City lights has been one of my favorites for years. I'm extremely grateful to my parents for having the taste to introduce me to Chaplin pretty early on in my life.
I flip on which Chaplin film is my favourite constantly... pretty much all the full length ones from The Kid through to Modern Times are among my top picks.
Great review. Wonderful research. I would argue that Chaplin's Tramp is still one of these most iconic characters in popular culture. I shutter to think there is anyone who has not heard of him. After 100 years, there's still a Chaplin poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug used by someone around the globe.
“If you guys aren’t familiar with Chaplin...”
I find that possibility very depressing.
i m an 18 year old from an asian country and still know chaplin, loved the dictator
I find it pretty condescending & obnoxious.
Noone is born knowing about Chaplin... so that possibility happens to literally everyone at least once in their life. Of course it's likely most adults have heard of him during their childhood and teen years several times, however that doesn't mean everyone already knows him.
If you tell someone, who doesn't know him, that, they will get defensive and not even try to know Chaplin. So, these comments are counterproductive to what you seemingly are trying to achieve.
Most people know him as the character 'Tramp' but don't know that he wrote and directed. And sang, beatifully.
We demand "Modern Times" and "The Great Dictator" reviews!
and "The Gold Rush"
I love Modern Times and The Great Dictator!
As well as "The Kid", "The Circus" and "Limelight". The latter is what I call an underrated classic.
I appreciate all of them.
What about “The Kid?!”
A brilliant review. City Lights is not only funny but its also very emotional. The scene when we are introduced to the Blind Girl and La Violetera is heard just has me in tears. That scene in the boxing arena is pure slapstick brilliance and the ending is both genius and poignant. A masterpiece and one of the very few films that come close to perfection.
Charlie Chaplin is so funny! These pre 1970s movie reviews are great. I've got a library of films to watch!😅
Ryan Carless Buster Keaton is a great silent comedian too. Check out Sherlock Jr. Way ahead of its time!
@@Bioniking Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton are legends during the silent movies era because they made stunts actually interesting with a movie that doesn’t have sound
The boxing scene is literally one of the best of comedy cinema, and it still laugh my ass off till this day. Too bad the new ones won't be able to do the same thing before.
I REALLY appreciate you reviewing all of these older films! I can’t wait to see what you review next! 😄
I think The Gold Rush is my favourite Chaplin film. Definitely watch that one if you haven’t.
The beginning and ending sequences of the gold rush are immensely hilarious and entertaining. But personally speaking, the middle third of the film lags. Chaplin acts well, but his co stars and the writing is not quite up to par. We don't really buy georgia as a worthy love interest for the tramp.
Chaplin’s speech at the end of The Great Dictator is one the greatest monologues ever. It’s so needed in these times.
You should also review the film Chaplin starring Robert Downey Jr. as a follow up to this movie
I was just about to put this comment myself! I've never seen that movie but now I'm interested in how they portrayed Chaplin. I did hear Downey Jr. received high praise for his performance.
Johnny Bensonitis First Oscar nomination.
Good performance, shitty film. It's like a Hallmark production, really. Daytime TV at its worst.
teppolundgren Damn, really?? I can't stand movies like that, they remind me of shitty made-for-tv movies from the 90's. Did it have the fade transitions between scenes?
Johnny Bensonitis
No. Wasn't actually like a hallmark film. But it's a paint by the numbers biopic
Please do a review of any of the classic Universal horror movies (aka Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man)
Super Critic yeah. I'd love to see a Frankenstein review!😱
@Super Critic I'd love that, too.
the modern iteration flop tho. :(
James the avgn covered these if you're looking for it.
I agree
I’d like to see him review The Invisible Man
The Kid, Great Dictator , Monsieur Vordeux , Limelight and Gold Rush will have to wait................alot it seems
hopefully The General comes before them tho
Zé Ninguém Modern Times also
Love Buster Keaton
All of them are amazing also not to forget the "modern times"
My god do i love Gold Rush, The Great Dictator, The Kid and City Lights! I can't remember if i have seen the rest of his movies, but i have seen most and almost all of his short films.
This is the first Chaplin film I've seen. I remember watching this as a little kid and was taken aback by how unique and witty it was compared to the other films I saw back then. Loved it as a kid and love it to this day. Thanks for reviewing it, Chris.
City Lights is quite the masterpiece, but if I had to pick one Chaplin film to beat them all, I would say Modern Times definitely takes the cake and eats it too... But City Lights isn't too far behind.
For me the City Lights ending was too strong to beat
I'm the opposite, to me City Lights was hilarious throughout the entire movie but when I watched Modern times I was bored and found myself checking my watch.
for me city lights beats them all
City Lights and Modern Times are masterpieces for their times and they hold up very well because they’re timeless
Watched this for the first time in my film class last year. It was probably my favorite movie we watched that semester. Considering we watched some serious ones and artsy ones. This one was a nice breath of fresh air.
Idk if you take suggestions, I would love to see for this "classic series" a review of Fritz Lang's "M"
I think 'M' is way beyond his type.
niranjan janakiraman I don't think so. He sometimes suprised me with his taste, bc we only for the most part see him talk about contemporary movies of today's cinema, it might come across as those type of movies are not in his lane bc of that, but that could be deceiving. I can see him loving it, he prob knows it and loves it already, we don't know it could be also possible that you're right
If he do so I would also love to see him review Tod Browning's "The Freaks". It is one of a kind movie which cannot be remade or replicated.
niranjan janakiraman yawn
And Metropolis (1927).
The famous ending scene...
Who's peeling onions in here?
I'm not crying! You're crying!
Do rear window for your next pre-70's review. One of my favourites
Haha! Rear....
Eric The Viking I don't think he will do another Hitchcock, I bet he wants have some variety in this series
Shabazzi Bam He might do some more Hitchcock films, if there's a special theme for him to invest into (like Hitchcock month, for instance).
And Vertigo. One of my favorite Hitchcock films.
Rear Window is probably my favorite Hitchcock movie.
I love what you're doing with this series Chris! You have introduced me to so many of my favorite films, including 12 angry men, which is a film that probably never would've checked out if it wasn't for your review of it.
Chaplin marathon time
I first saw City Lights in 1970 and I fell in love with it. Funny, touching and heartbreaking as well. I've always felt that if you watch this movie and not be moved to tears by the final scene, you have no heart 🎥🎬📣
Citizen Kane review?
Justin Y. Why are you everywhere lol
Justin Y. Sir... probably a good idea
Justin Y. You have to be a spy
Justin Y. Damn , You're everywhere
That choice is too obvious
Hey Chris do a review on the third man and vertigo
Could you do the great dictator? I think it is amazing and it has my favourite speech of all time in it.
My favorite Chaplin film is without a doubt Modern Times, it blends comedy with social commentary very well, The Great Dictator did also but I feel Modern Times did it better. I love this series, I love hearing about classic movies
Saw this on 35 earlier this year. Silent films are so different on the big screen with an audience laughing uproariously
Do The 400 Blows next. Francois Trauffaut is incredible
My favorite Charlie Chaplin film
Me too.
What is you favorite? I think mine's The Circus.
Modern times!!!!
Wow! Thank you Chris for doing a Chaplin film. I've done my own tribute to him on my channel. Great review as well.
One of the best reviews I've heard. Loved your delivery style. Your poise and hands coordination. Voice pitch is perfect and attention to relative details is stunning. You were born to do this.
I’ve never considered watching a silent film before, probably because I didn’t think they’d be as entertaining somehow. Now I’m starting how sometimes the shots/facial expressions etc can be all that’s needed to convey life and vitality in the same way that dialogue-driven films can do.
Sem Media dwelving into silent cinema is really an experience. Chaplin is definitely a great starting point. I think you would be amazed of how creative the films of that era can get. Here are some that I would really recommend you check out.
Sherlock Jr
Les Vampires
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Faust
The Goddess
Un Chien Andalou
The Thief of Bagdad
The Kid
The Phantom Carriage
I Was Born, but...
Battleship Potemkin
Walberto Iraheta Thank you for the recommendations! Can’t wait to watch them.
Agreed and I have to say The Artist was a huge disappointment. They had to put paragraph long dialogue cards so we could even follow it. I don’t think actors and directors can pull off visual story telling anymore. It only won Best Picture for the gimmick IMO
I love it when you review older films! I really enjoy watching the classics, but sometimes am not sure which ones to try out. When you gave that review awhile back on Twelve Angry Men, I knew I had to go watch it as soon as possible! Great series! Keep it up! 🤗
Citizen Kane, It's a Wonderful Life, Streetcar Named Desire, PERSONA (oh my god persona wow), the apu trilogy, dr strangelove
YES PERSONA
I can't understand Citizen Kane
So happy you did this review! Charie Chaplin is my favorite actor and City Lights is one of my favorite movies. Just watching this makes me 10x happier that you’re doing this series
If you wanted to do another silent review I would be interested to hear your thoughts on some of the German expression films like Metropolis and Caligari
I would love to listen to your extended opinions on the history of film, Old Hollywood vs. New Hollywood as you said, or topics just outside the realm of movie reviews like examining filmmakers and how the might have acted controversially but we are still left with a work of art in the long run. Its always great to see you go above and beyond a basic review of a movie, and it's something you do time and time again.
Review Citizen Kane and Casablanca! I honestly can respect people saying Casablanca is the best movie of all time but Citizen Kane I've never seen and don't know why
I remember my teacher showing this to us in high school and it instantly became one of my favorite films of all time. Thanks for reviewing this, Chris.
Thank you for reviewing this film. Charles Chaplin was a total legend and it's sad to see that many people from our generation oftentimes don't even know his name.
I am 18 and I have heard of his name with Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd before but now I am driving into their movies
@@nvm9040 They're such a treat! Enjoy my dude.
@@TheFlashStickman thanks my dude
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The ending is such a revelation and brings me tears of joy.
awesome review, one of your best. Love this movie.
I love this movie as well and also Charlie Chaplin. I grew up watching his movies beside, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and basically, silent movies. I think watching those movies made me appreciate movies in general more. The fact that these individuals were able to make me laugh or have emotional effect without any words, was amazing. I don't think anyone can do that today.
Any Fritz Lang fans here!? My favorite of his is Metropolis and it was also my first silent movie I have seen from beginning to end.
HOPELESS ENTERTAINMENT Fritz Lang is one of the greats. "M" and "The Big Heat” are some of my favorites of his.
Walberto Iraheta I have to look out for M and to have it end up in my Criterion Collection...
Loving these early film reviews. A few years ago I went on a silent film marathon and saw all of Chaplin’s and a ton of Keaton’s. Some of my favorite films are now silent films! Wonderful review for one of the most wonderful films ever made. This movie has made me cry from laughing more than once
Am I dreaming? I'm a HUGE Chaplin fan! Thank you so much for this, my respect for you has gone sky high!
For all of you who want to expand on your movie viewing, cinema goes back to 1895, never forget that. Give silent movies a chance and you'll find some amazing gems. I became obsessed with Chaplin when I was just 20, you have no excuses.
I've ben binge watching your vids for a while now, and discovering great films and well, others that are really not my cup of tea, but I have to say that this series about pre-70's is pure gold. I'm familiar with most of the titles you covered so far and they are very well picked. City Lights is not my favorite Chaplin (that would be Limelight or Great Dictator, well, both talkies). But hey, just wanna say thanks for really not spoiling reviews and respecting the viewer experience, your reviews are really trustworthy. Cheers from Brazil!
I’m so glad you decided to review a silent film. There are some true gems from that era and people need to watch more of them; they don’t know what they are missing!
Peyton Ennis very true.
loved how the tile of the movie fits perfectly on your t-shirt in the thumbnail.
This movie has the most heartwarming and endearing ending I have ever seen in movies period. This film is a must watch just simply for that.
KissMyAsthma why didn’t Chris even mention that tho? I cry every single time I watch this movie...
This is the best thing you've done on this channel, please don't end this series, some of the best films in cinema history came before the 70s, and i'm glad to see you talk about them.
City Lights is not only my favorite Charlie Chaplin film but also one of my favorite films of all time ! I cant tell u how pleased I am to see Chris review this Chaplin movie instead of going for the usual Gold Rush or the Great Dictator. City Lights is a massively important film and I am so happy to see it being pushed on ya'll. City Lights 👍
This warms my heart that you reviewed a Charlie Chaplin movie! Thanks for giving credit where credit is due, and it also sparks some great conversations about filmmaking. Thanks Chris!
Although it's not silent I really love The Great Dictator.
Chris is back and in such a great shape! His form was slowly decreasing (and I mean the quality of his criticism and subjective opinions) but now, once more, he is the best reviewer on UA-cam, an objective deconstructionist of films, and a naturally great guy! I hope that you are beyond all the problems which seemed to hurt you, Christopher Stucky, 'cause we are here for you, dude, and we support you! Peace&Love from Romania
Can you please do Bicycle Thieves, Chris?
Thanks for reviewing this, Chris. Damn, I've been waiting for this. Seriously went on a Chaplin film binge watching a few summers ago and fell in love with the Chaplin brand of humor. Love this film so much. Modern Times and The Kid were great too.
Ahhh I remember the 1930s I wish I could revisit it,thos where the days 🤗
shame hentai didn't exist back then.
Edgy AF
1930 sucked lmao. Great Depression.
Not in Germany
Even my grandma hated the '30's lol. Believe me, it's not all that's cracked up to be
Great review!! Love to see you do these classic movie reviews. These movies deserve the recognition with modern audiences! I would love Chris to do a review of one of my all time favs: "Lawrence of Arabia" !
One of my favourite films.
the ending of this movie makes me cry
mmmmmmm where’s my *Dr Strangelove Review* ????
Yes! That's such an amazing movie.
yes connor, where is it
Awesome!!! I wish more reviewers will do classic films. Most people just do the newest and latest, and I get it people want to see if a new movie is worth going to the theater. But so many great films are lost to time because nobody talks bout them anymore. So kudos for this, please keep doing it
I haven't watched. It's funny, no mater How many movies I watch, there's aways some classic film that I haven't seen yet. This is what I love about the Cinema.
This movie still holds up after all these decades! Chaplin was a genius.
I like the silent era of cinema, could you talk about more films from the silent era Chris? Maybe Metropolis.
Im surprised. Didn't think I would ever see Chris review a movie this old. Really proud and excited. Keep up the good work! And please review Midnight Cowboy next, really overlooked classic
Review Gone with the Wind I want to watch it as a film buff but the 4 hour time mark is very intimidating and I heard really good things but also really bad things I want to know your opinion
Good movie
Gone with the Wind is a great movie, despite its glaring flaws with how the African American race is portrayed. I personally was NOT OFFENDED at all even though I'm black. I enjoyed it for what it truly is; a landmark achievement in cinema history. Also, this is the movie which won Hattie McDaniels an Oscar for best supporting actress, a first for a black person! As for the run time, it is barely noticeable because of how simply good it is, and how well directed and acted it is, not to mention the brilliant set pieces which had never been seen at such a large scale before, and would only be matched years later by Titanic, in my own opinion. Just imagine that you are binge watching a short series, lol.
Sizwesamantungwa Khumalo it's too boring tbh
This movie is shot beautifully but the story and the dialogue are cheesy somehow. Also there are some very weird accidents with horses that made me laugh instead of feeling sad :D I love old classics in general but Gone with the Wind isn't one of them.
I watched it for the first time about two years ago. It was alright, but not something I'd rave about.
Chaplin is remembered for his acting, its time people recognise how great he was as a director. Thank you so much for highlighting one of his finest works, I do prefer Modern Times and The Great Dictator, but nothing beats that ending
Modern Times is the only one I've seen and I really want to watch more. I used to think his films wouldn't be good but I'm glad I was wrong. I want more haha
watch the kid. I think it's his best and possibly his most accessible.
Thanks for reviewing Chaplin - was surprised to see you tackling silent era stuff. Would love to see more of this stuff!
A CHAPLIN MOVIE? Yes. I LOVE THEM ALL !
Chris, you're so great. Thank you for using your profile to bring light to cinema like this.
Nice tattoos Chris! 😁👍👍
You are doing god's work Chris. Thank you for not just being another movie review channel but a channel that understands and appreciates film as an art form.
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I am mildly disappointed that the spoiler isn't that Chris Grew up with City Lights.
Shouldn't it be for everyone
Gotta love your initiative (should I say boldness even?) on talking about classic movies. More people need to get to know about such great movies. Keep doing this, man!
Who Else wants to see Chris and Anthony Fantano Collaborate like on a Soundtrack review or Score or maybe a movie they are both interested in...or just Talk about Entertainment or Anything 😂 That would be the Best Collab Of All Time, Imo
Levi Turner I’m not sure who Anthony is, but I would watch any video Chris was in.
Summer Reighn He is a Music Reviewer and His Channel is Called Theneedledrop and he has about 1.4m and he is pretty much like Chris in Music form Kinda.. And They Collaborated on his Podcast Episode 9, I just found
Levi Turner I give your comment a DAMN. 7
Chris grew up with a thicc melon
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Thank you so much for everything you do! I'm so glad your gaining recognition in the film criticism community and chasing your dreams by attending film school. Can't wait until your Halloween specials! Wishing you the best!
Chaplin. ♥
❤️❤️❤️❤️ finally talking about my favorite era and actors and actresses
Yes! One of my 5 favorite films ever made!
I adore Chaplin and City Lights is one of my favorite movies ever, and not just from Chaplin. Love seeing reviews like this, as I think the new generation of movie watchers are dismissing some fantastic movies solely because “they’re old.” Keep on reviewing these classics, and hopefully inspiring people to give them a chance.
Yess!!! Finally!!! I've been waiting for a Chaplin film movie review. City Lights is one of my favorite films
I wrote my dissertation on Chaplin. I focused on Gold Rush, modern times and the great dictator. I love city lights great to see you highlighting it.
Chris would never dare to give anything but an A+ to a movie that is considered a classic.
He gave Halloween an A-
Halloween. Although I kind of agree with what you're saying.
If he gave this movie less than A+ it would be just to draw attention to himself. it has always been in my top 3 movies
1997residente He gave Halloween a solid A. Which I would agree
Worf I think he would still grade some classics a bit lower. He's just reviewing the films he recommends the most
So glad to see you review a silent film! We need more intentional focus on silent films, as they are too good not to be appreciated. My favorite is Metropolis, but City Lights is up there. The General would be another great film for you to review.
Please review a clockwork orange...
Shreekar Thakar No! He said that it's a movie he would only watch once but never watch again.
He said it was well made and well directed but a little too disturbing for him to rewatch.
Shreekar Thakar 1971. Doesn’t qualify.
Ethan Kennedy He said that in a q and a
lschroter2020 He does like it. He said it’s masterfully directed but he just can’t bring himself to rewatch it because of how disturbing it was.
Chris, thank you...
City Lights has been my favorite Chaplin film and my second favorite film of all time for quite a while now.
Thank you for honouring this timeless classic 😃
Eh, it's an A- for me. There are better silent films like Modern Times, The General, and Safety Last
Don't forget Sunrise and the phantom carrige!
Jonathan Sefcik What are your complaints with the movie ?
Ahmed Siralkhatim IDK, it felt meandering and episodic, and the gags weren't as strong as they could've been. I don't watch many silent films, but the ones I like better have either a physical scale or sense of genuine danger to them, which this movie didn't really. Fun fact: City Lights is a silent film with its own score written during production specifically for the movie, which most silent films back then didn't do. The only two times they make any sort of clever use of it is in the opening scene where first a kazoo sounding thing is used to mock a guy making a speech in front of a crowd (and by extension talkies) and when they play the Star Spangled Banner when Chaplin is hanging by his pants. I would have liked more audio-visual gags like that.
Jonathan Sefcik Yeah I think I get what you mean I prefer where there's some capacity of genuine tension. Thanks for the FF.
Thank you so much for a Charlie Chaplin review! Seriously not enough "younger, mainstream" critics talk about him and it's a damn shame. The younger generation could really get into him knowing that someone in their age range is a fan, rather than some "lofty" college professors and film historians. I'm in my mid twenties and I spread the word as much as I can. The little girl I nanny has seen several of his films through me and she's now a fan. One young one at a time, here we go!
Modern times please! Best chaplin film imo
Great review Chris. City Lights is by far my favorite Chaplin movie and one of my favorite silent movies (along with Sunrise and Passion of Joan of Arc). Some of my suggestions for your next pre-1970s reviews would be Citizen Kane (please do this one), Bicycle Thieves, 400 Blows, Seventh Seal, La Dolce Vita, Tokyo Story, Ugetsu Monogatari, The Night of the Hunter, Rules of the game and The third man. There are many more I could suggest but those are some of them.
Big Chaplin fan and this is definitely one of his best, i even got a Charlie Chaplin tattoo 😊
Any chance of a review of Timelock ? while not a classic i think its a vastly underated black and white movie with a simple premise and i believe one of the earliest apperances of Sean Connery
Am i the only one who prefers Buster Keaton over Charlie Chaplin?
I like Jacque Tati, though he was much later.
You are not. I think _The General_ is the best silent film of all time.
I prefer Buster as well.
i prefer harold lloyd
yvranx yeah The General is amazing but i prefer Sherlock jr
City lights has been one of my favorites for years. I'm extremely grateful to my parents for having the taste to introduce me to Chaplin pretty early on in my life.
City Lights is Charlie Chaplin at his best. Amazing film.
I flip on which Chaplin film is my favourite constantly... pretty much all the full length ones from The Kid through to Modern Times are among my top picks.
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Great review. Wonderful research. I would argue that Chaplin's Tramp is still one of these most iconic characters in popular culture. I shutter to think there is anyone who has not heard of him. After 100 years, there's still a Chaplin poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug used by someone around the globe.