I'm not really up on my Buster Keaton, so though it is often played as slapstick comedy, The General was much more of an action flick than I could have imagined. The connective tissue is a little dull, but the real reason to watch is the two incredible train chases, on real moving trains, as the "General" is first stolen from the South by Union forces during the American Civil War, the taking the return trip with Keaton's heroic engineer at the controls. Amazing stunt work. The final battle has huge production values as well, so don't stop watching. This was loosely based on a true incident, and that takes the sting out of the North being villainous and the War essentially being about saving Keaton's kidnapped girlfriend. The real issues behind the conflict have been completely whitewashed, if you know what I mean, so it really plays as a fantasy with a vague background. A setting for prat falls and awesome stunt work.
it's basically mad max:fury road taking place during the civil war. after having seen a bunch of other silent movies and seeing "the general" the second time now i still like it for its entertainment value but calling it the best silent movie ever made (as voted on silentera.com and others) is a stretch and has imho more to do with popular consent and availability than actual quality. in the end it's just an action movie with some comedic elements, which sounds strangely familiar to the formular on how they make blockbusters nowadays
Keatons physical talent for silent movie acting is truly unfolded to its greatest. In the amazing scenery of "The General" Great Stone Face show that he is the often underestimated king of silent comedy.
I've watch it uncountable times, and still can't stop laughing.
My favorite silent era comedy and one of the best comedies to this day.
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Full movie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZROzVhuddiISiskoid
I'm not really up on my Buster Keaton, so though it is often played as slapstick comedy, The General was much more of an action flick than I could have imagined. The connective tissue is a little dull, but the real reason to watch is the two incredible train chases, on real moving trains, as the "General" is first stolen from the South by Union forces during the American Civil War, the taking the return trip with Keaton's heroic engineer at the controls. Amazing stunt work. The final battle has huge production values as well, so don't stop watching. This was loosely based on a true incident, and that takes the sting out of the North being villainous and the War essentially being about saving Keaton's kidnapped girlfriend. The real issues behind the conflict have been completely whitewashed, if you know what I mean, so it really plays as a fantasy with a vague background. A setting for prat falls and awesome stunt work.nihonjindesuka
it's basically mad max:fury road taking place during the civil war. after having seen a bunch of other silent movies and seeing "the general" the second time now i still like it for its entertainment value but calling it the best silent movie ever made (as voted on silentera.com and others) is a stretch and has imho more to do with popular consent and availability than actual quality. in the end it's just an action movie with some comedic elements, which sounds strangely familiar to the formular on how they make blockbusters nowadaysTeaDrinker3000
Really enjoyed this, a great watch with fantastic cinematographyjooeeri
720p without being slowed down or speed up here on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHlBMKtgPOA
Fluegi
The best silent movie i've ever seen! Remarkable action and merry comedy. I felt like at the time at the fair, when I was a kid.ReVision
A lot more fun then i thought it would be!fakirfikir
Overrated.ClassicLady
http://silent-hall-of-fame.org/other-favorite-films/83-the-generalRessa
Keatons physical talent for silent movie acting is truly unfolded to its greatest. In the amazing scenery of "The General" Great Stone Face show that he is the often underestimated king of silent comedy.I've watch it uncountable times, and still can't stop laughing.
My favorite silent era comedy and one of the best comedies to this day.
Greg Fox
An all time classic!HelenMelen
Great photography.Joker of Gotham
The movie has its moments, which are great3.5/5
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