Modern Times (re-release)

Name: Modern Times (re-release)
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: December 26, 2003
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 96
Cast: Charles Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Paulette Goddard

2003

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United Artists | Release Date: December 26, 2003 | Passed

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Paulette Goddard

Summary: Playing a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life with Modern Times. This digital restoration of the 1936 film entailed treating over 126,000 frames of film, correcting negative scratches andPlaying a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life with Modern Times. This digital restoration of the 1936 film entailed treating over 126,000 frames of film, correcting negative scratches and picture deterioration, and restoring its rich black and white cinematography.… Expand

Director: Charles Chaplin

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: Passed

Runtime: 87 min

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Dave Kehr

Charlie Chaplin finally got around to acknowledging the 20th century in this 1936 film, which substitutes machine-age gags for the fading Victoriana of his other work. Consequently, it's the coldest of his major features, though no less brilliant for it. Read full review

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Mick LaSalle

An ungainly masterpiece, but Chaplin's ungainliness is something one can grow fond of. Read full review

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Ty Burr

Chaplin's sentimental politics and peerless comic invention dovetailed more perfectly in this film than in any other he made. Read full review

J. Hoberman

Remains Chaplin's most sustained burlesque of authority. Read full review

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ChrisM.

Nov 19, 2005

Superb film by a great artist, one not to be missed.

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koundinya

Jul 15, 2012

Funny depiction of the Great Depression brought out by Charles Chaplin's direction. One movie that leaves you jaw-dropped and at the same time provides rib-tickling entertainment. Hats off! Pun intended.

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Weaselboyst

Jul 3, 2020

After years of watching modern movies, I found the opportunity to check out Charlie Chaplin's filmography. I used to think these movies were just fluff, focusing on comedy but not having any substance beyond that. I was mistaken and found that Chaplin can pull off a well-told story and blendAfter years of watching modern movies, I found the opportunity to check out Charlie Chaplin's filmography. I used to think these movies were just fluff, focusing on comedy but not having any substance beyond that. I was mistaken and found that Chaplin can pull off a well-told story and blend it with seriously funny moments as it goes. There is a lot to appreciate in this movie and ponder upon. One of the interesting things I found interesting is that this might be Chaplin's only science fiction movie with its representation of certain technologies. If that's the case then it is up there in my list of sci-fi movies. If you are just getting into Charlie Chaplin, this is one of the best movies to start with but, really, every Chaplin movie is a great way to start Chaplin.… Expand

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chw

Jun 14, 2015

Modern Times is Charlie Chaplin's second best film (the first being City Lights). It has just as good a story as City Lights has, and a great way to end the Tramp collection.

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EpicLadySponge

Apr 29, 2016

Modern Times is one of those classic times that will never come out of our heads. Children at our age back in those days can experience this too and this will forever continue on and on throughout life.

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mahdimeshkatee

Mar 23, 2020

a political movie that shows us the different stages of a nation through the sad humor of the amazing charlie chaplin

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sebastianali

Jun 29, 2019

Boring, so boring the humor and without plot the movie fails in almost everything. I praised the music but nothing else. One of the worst movies i have ever seen. Why the characters doesnt talk? There´s no excuse. The year limitations no counts and at the end Charlot talks so no excuse.

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