Modern Times

Genre: Comedy/Romance

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Year Released: 1936

Run Time: 87 mins

Story: The amazing Tramp struggles to live in the a world full of machines he suffers from a nervous break down, is put in prison, trials many different jobs and finds love in a poor gamin.

Response: I find it strange that the first time I did not like this film half as much as I should of, Modern Times is easily one of Chaplin's best films followed by City Lights in my opinion (at the moment) all Charlie Chaplin films are full of heart and power modern times is no exception. Charlie Chaplin truly is a genius the pure thought that he could write the script, act the main part, compose the music and direct this brilliant film proves he is like no other. Modern Times is able to mix genres very well the same way Casablanca does or any of the other Chaplin films. It's tone can be either light or deep through out the film and the two are blended together beautifully. The film is wonderfully written and the film flows well, the tramp is one of the best characters in the history of film and he had me laughing my head off at some parts.

Rating: Top Films