Modern Times is
a timeless classic. Charlie Chaplin
performs brilliantly, and creates endless laughter. The silent film provides hilarious slapstick
comedy even 79 years after its conception.
Initially, I had no idea what to expect from this film; and it really
did make me laugh. Charlie Chaplin struggles through the Great Depression in
Modern Times. He fluctuates between being employed and imprisoned. After his first imprisonment, Chaplin falls in
love with a beautiful woman. The two
together create a feeling of support and structure in their poverty stricken
lives. They share the same beliefs of
maintaining a home and jobs to support a possible family. In the end, Chaplin and his love find the
silver lining of happiness and success.
The film provides hope for all
Americans in the 1930’s by good-hearted comedy.
Chaplin proves that consistency, dedication, and love will always
prevail in tough times. His character
constantly battles against poverty and being unemployed. I feel like Chaplin
really connects with the audience, during this time period, when he picks up a
newspaper in his shack of a house. After
reading about “Job availability” he runs through an entire crowd of people and
sneaks into the fenced factory before the gate closes. This situation creates
some comic relief, and pokes fun at such serious situations.
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