1917. Wow. That's a long time ago ! Can't believe it's more than a century old, now.
If you're familiar with Chaplin films, then this can be summarized by saying it's got all the typical charm and ridiculous comedic gymnastics and twists he and only he could bring to the big screen: that ability to keep a plot relevant and alive while focusing on filling up vacant scenes with hilarity and potent entertainment; producing something out of nothing put bluntly; while instilling a very subtle sense of humanity and genuine goodness all at the same time.
The entire restaurant scene is exactly that: there's basically nothing going on, or little, and yet it's a scene that is undoubtedly memorable.
"The tramp" persona was well established at the start already it seems, as Chaplin's classic leitmotiv is the crux of the story here: a man miserable financially but with seemingly bottomless affection and enormous emotional wealth.
7.5./10.
If you're familiar with Chaplin films, then this can be summarized by saying it's got all the typical charm and ridiculous comedic gymnastics and twists he and only he could bring to the big screen: that ability to keep a plot relevant and alive while focusing on filling up vacant scenes with hilarity and potent entertainment; producing something out of nothing put bluntly; while instilling a very subtle sense of humanity and genuine goodness all at the same time.
The entire restaurant scene is exactly that: there's basically nothing going on, or little, and yet it's a scene that is undoubtedly memorable.
"The tramp" persona was well established at the start already it seems, as Chaplin's classic leitmotiv is the crux of the story here: a man miserable financially but with seemingly bottomless affection and enormous emotional wealth.
7.5./10.