The 1942 musical score is superior to the 1925 versions but Chaplin's additional step by step narration spoils the 1942 version. He should also have kept the original ending, even if he disliked it for personal reasons.
When we think of Charlie Chaplin, we think of physical comedy, but The Gold Rush is so much more than that, it's also a grand adventure, with snow storms, ruthless killers, enduring friendship, and romance. It's not that there isn't a comic filter placed on top of it, but the adventure elements are at least as well crafted from a cinematic point of view as the comedy. It's a wonderful production with vast snow scapes, frankly acceptable special effects, a house that teeters on the edge of a cliff, and the cartoon threat of your hungry roommate mistaking you for a giant chicken for good measure. The weakest part of the plot is probably the unrequited (or is it?) romance, but only insofar as your liking Georgia goes. But while it may not be a devastating love, I think it rings true. There's the front she puts up for her friends (including a jealous boyfriend), and then there are those moments where she's acting/reacting separate from them. That's where you'll find the real Georgia, and how the finale becomes acceptable.
My least favorite Chaplin film I've encountered so far, after Modern Times and The Great Dictator. I don't think this film has aged very well as the routines have been replicated a thousand-fold in cartoons and other comedies since. Important, but not great.
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The 1942 musical score is superior to the 1925 versions but Chaplin's additional step by step narration spoils the 1942 version. He should also have kept the original ending, even if he disliked it for personal reasons.Flops
I love the dance with the rolls on the forks. Humor truly transcends time.hirv
My second film from the Sikent era, and I have to say - The General is way better, and it's only a year younger.Siskoid
When we think of Charlie Chaplin, we think of physical comedy, but The Gold Rush is so much more than that, it's also a grand adventure, with snow storms, ruthless killers, enduring friendship, and romance. It's not that there isn't a comic filter placed on top of it, but the adventure elements are at least as well crafted from a cinematic point of view as the comedy. It's a wonderful production with vast snow scapes, frankly acceptable special effects, a house that teeters on the edge of a cliff, and the cartoon threat of your hungry roommate mistaking you for a giant chicken for good measure. The weakest part of the plot is probably the unrequited (or is it?) romance, but only insofar as your liking Georgia goes. But while it may not be a devastating love, I think it rings true. There's the front she puts up for her friends (including a jealous boyfriend), and then there are those moments where she's acting/reacting separate from them. That's where you'll find the real Georgia, and how the finale becomes acceptable.dchauvin
Slow to start but eventually charmingseithscott
brilliant! one of the first Chaplin films I've seen, yet I feel as though the others will be as good or better.panagos
In my opinion this movie doesn't match "The kid", "City lights" and "The circus", but still is quite good.Angellike
As Flops said, the 'speech' at the New Year's Eve party was hilarious. Solid comedy, funny with a good plot.DeathShrike
My least favorite Chaplin film I've encountered so far, after Modern Times and The Great Dictator. I don't think this film has aged very well as the routines have been replicated a thousand-fold in cartoons and other comedies since. Important, but not great.gunay
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Good movie. One of the best out of the silent era. Chaplin is really funny!Dieguito
Very funny, bloomer comedyecnered
One of the truly great films!Showing items 1 – 15 of 22