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Playing a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created with MODERN TIMES, one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life. With his usual charm and bad luck, Charlie Chaplin's most famous character The Tramp, executes some of his most .. Read more

Starring	Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Chester Conklin
Director	Charlie Chaplin
Genres	Comedy

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- "...[A] delight with its abundance of famously hilarious set pieces..."
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- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  Nothing but a classic
  
  The master himself, on top form and in one of perhaps the top twenty of films that have been ever made. All the Chaplin ingredients, including as always social... read more »
  
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  - 08 Sep 2005 at 14:21
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  its good
  
  the movie was very funny and kids will love it. the old movie but the jokes are like new to this geeration
  
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  - 03 Dec 2011 at 12:13
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  Great family viewing for young and old
  
  Great classic. Watched it with my wife and two children aged 7 & 9 and we all equally enjoyed it.
  
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  - 14 Nov 2011 at 21:19
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  times that are still a bit modern
  
  Having only ever seen Chaplin on the TV back in the days when that used to happen it was an epiphany to see it on Blu-ray - it was beautiful, a lot more layers ... read more »
  
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- - chazzoh
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  - 16 Sep 2011 at 15:47
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  A Silent Classic
  
  Fabulous re-mastering of the movie onto Blu-Ray, I saw a clip of this Re make in a Berlin Art Gallery feature and the rest of the fim was just as good. Quality ... read more »
  
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- - RobsRaveReviewsNot
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  - 18 Jul 2011 at 16:46
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  Subversive Chaplin comedy!
  
  Most interesting for its subversive politics and daring critique of the 'modern times' it depicts. Chaplin is an incredible performer that still raises ... read more »
  
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  - Bracknell
  - 29 Jun 2011 at 09:49
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  An absolute classic
  
  Without a doubt one of the greatest comedies ever made. Chaplins genious is evident in every scene, both touching and hilarious and never, ever boring. You can ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Apr 2011 at 14:09
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  Chaplin, an auteur.
  
  Many reasons why this particular film stands out from Chaplin's body of work. Not only one of the last Hollywood silent films to be released, it was Chaplin... read more »
  
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- - Tamnhauser
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  - St. Columb
  - 28 Mar 2011 at 11:03
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  Still hilarious
  
  This is the first Chaplin movie I have ever watched. Gotta say, it's hilarious! Haven't laughed at a movie this much in ages. Just a delight to behold. ... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
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  - 24 Mar 2011 at 20:18
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  In two minds about this
  
  Beautifully remastered, with excellent social commentary, visualisation and humour - particularly in the opening factory scenes.
  
  However, descends ... read more »
  
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- - FileUnderCommonKnowledge
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  - Chalfont St. Giles
  - 23 Mar 2011 at 10:20
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  not so modern times
  
  As a piece of Chaplin slapstick it was great - especially his dance in the factory and his song without words in the restaurant. Both brilliant.
  
  But ... read more »
  
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  Nothing but a classic
  
  The master himself, on top form and in one of perhaps the top twenty of films that have been ever made. All the Chaplin ingredients, including as always social... read more »
  
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  - 08 Sep 2005 at 14:21
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  One of his better ones.
  
  This DVD moves away from the normal slapstick type comedy of Chaplin. Whilst still being dependent on his 'little man' persona, this film is an ... read more »
  
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- - Lelboy
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  - 20 Apr 2007 at 22:23
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  Classic
  
  Arguably the last ever Silent movie (part talkie) in which (confusingly) we hear Mr Chaplin for the very first time, singing a song of made up gibberish.
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  - 06 Nov 2008 at 16:55
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  Funny!!
  
  This is a very funny film. I condescendingly thought that I may chuckle occasionally at this 'old' humour, but that would be all.
  
  I can ... read more »
  
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  - 15 Aug 2005 at 11:51
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  CLASS
  
  This was the first Charlie Chaplin film I saw in full and I've got to say that it's classic silent comedy from the legend himself. The first twenty ... read more »
  
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  - 20 Aug 2004 at 01:33
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  Chaplin, an auteur.
  
  Many reasons why this particular film stands out from Chaplin's body of work. Not only one of the last Hollywood silent films to be released, it was Chaplin... read more »
  
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- - Tamnhauser
  - 1 review
  - St. Columb
  - 28 Mar 2011 at 11:03
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  An absolute classic
  
  Without a doubt one of the greatest comedies ever made. Chaplins genious is evident in every scene, both touching and hilarious and never, ever boring. You can ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Apr 2011 at 14:09
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  ANOTHER CLASSIC FROM THE MASTER.
  
  THIS IS A VERY FUNNY FILM FROM THE AGE OF BLACK AND WHITE MOVIES, THE SCENE IN THE FACTORY WHEN HE HAS A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS FANTASTIC!! THE MUSIC IS BRILLIANT... read more »
  
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  - ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
  - 21 Apr 2004 at 21:04
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  Still amazing after 70 years
  
  No, it's not Pixar but it's still great for adults and children alike. A tour de force! As usual, Chaplin wrote, directed, starred, composed the score... read more »
  
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- - Jeff
  - London
  - 15 Mar 2005 at 12:46
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  The last great silent movie
  
  Chaplin is certainly an amazing performer and this film showcases his slapstick talent whilst mixing in more political themes against a Depression-era backdrop... read more »
  
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  - 10 Mar 2008 at 13:35

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  Playing a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created with MODERN TIMES, one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life. With his usual charm and bad luck, Charlie Chaplin's most famous character The Tramp,...

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  Playing a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created with MODERN TIMES, one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life. With his usual charm and bad luck, Charlie Chaplin's most famous character The Tramp,...