Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Modern Times (DVD)

Modern Times (1936) starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard. The Little Tramp takes on a factory job in this classic, semi-silent comedy. After a nervous breakdown, he is told to take it easy and get some rest, but that proves difficult for the scamp. He soon ends up in jail, which he rather enjoys. Meanwhile, there is unrest among the numerous unemployed. Goddard plays a "gamin," and she and the Little Tramp team up soon after meeting. The film becomes somewhat episodic after that, but it's still worth seeing, and the laughs are numerous. Grade: B+

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