Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Jackie Coogan, Mack Swain, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia, John Rand, Rex Storey, Lillian McMurray, Lita Grey, Loyal Underwood, Mrs. Parker, Roland Totheroh: Amazon.ca: Video

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4.0 out of 5 stars It's all-right..., May 23 2004

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Esn024 "esn024" (Toronto, CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class (VHS Tape)

It's a watchable movie, and it never really does anything wrong, but in my opinion it is simply not as brilliant as many of Chaplin's later movies (ie. The Gold Rush, City Lights). It has its funny moments, but they do not approach anywhere near the pinnacles seen in some of his later works; they provide more of a chuckle than the uncontrollable laughter that results from watching some his later ones.

There were some very touching sceens in the movie, and the acting was pretty good, from both Chaplin and the kid. Still, when I finished watching it, I didn't feel like I had just watched a great movie; I felt like I had watched an acceptable one (there was also a little too much Christian imagery in the film for my taste, but I'll take it as a sign of the times).

Anyway, if you're new to Chaplin I suggest that you see something like City Lights first; this film is fairly good, but it's not among his best.

As for "The Idle Class", it's a pretty good Chaplin short that has its definite highlight in the scene where the tramp goes golfing and finds that he forgot to bring a ball. Needless to say, hilarity ensues!

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite!, May 8 2004

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This review is from: Chaplin:Kid and the Idle Class (VHS Tape)

This is the most charming, touching, story from that genius little fellow Chaplin! There's one scene in the film that you can never forget. Hauntingly beautiful score written by him to boot, how could one man have so many gifts?

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Kid is Chaplin's best, Mar 13 2004

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The story line and the appearance of little Jackie Coogan make this movie the best of Charlie Chaplin's silent movies. Charlie comes across an orphaned baby and affectionately and innovatively raises him in the midst of poverty of the 1920's.
I enjoyed the 1920's clothing and cars and I continue to be amazed at the creative ability of Charlie Chaplin to tell a story so well with so few words.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Actually deserves a 3.7.
Not too bad, but Chaplin's first full length film was more serious than funny. I watch Chaplin only because of funny. Read more

Published on Aug 9 2002 by duke14

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, moving and yes funny!
Chaplin's first full time movie, i.e.,The KidVHS ~ Charles Chaplin, mixes slapstick and sentiment in a very winning and convincing combination. He, i.e. Read more

Published on Sep 28 2001