Greatest Charlie Chaplin Movies
Including both his feature length films and his short films. Charlie Chaplin is a legend and every film he ever made should have place on this top ten.
I don't know why I am voting for this since it is already at the top spot, but I have to say, this is such a moving and wonderful film! This is pinnacle Chaplin. When you consider the circumstances surrounding it, you can't believe he made such a funny film.
This movie was very stressful to make, filming like 30 times for every scene. And yet, Chaplin manages to make every single one so fresh, spontaneous, and well-acted. He is such a great genius! If ever a movie has mixed comedy and pathos, it is this one, and like no other has.
Many times you will be laughing and being emotionally moved at the same time. And the ending is one of the most beautiful ever made. A REAL CLASSIC!
The issues he touched on with this movie still exist even after 80 years. The first part of the movie is like a visual summary of Marx's alienation theory. The rest of the movie is like a summary of the struggle of mankind. He tells us everything in a funny but also clever way.
This film not only offers excellent slapstick humor but also presents the most incisive social commentary on the potential pitfalls of capitalism gone to seed. It is more pertinent in the 21st century than when it was made early in the 20th century.
As with all feature-length Chaplin movies, sadness and humor, cruelty and compassion of humans, slapstick and cinematographic art go hand in hand.
Everyone raves about this one and it's easy to see why. The best story and some of the funniest moments in film history.
I loved the ending because I wasn't expecting it! It also has one of my favorite silent-movie kisses. It was so sweet!
I'm only fifteen, but I've seen three Chaplin films and absolutely loved them. I love him as a director, actor, writer, and person in general. I have seen The Kid, Modern Times, and The Great Dictator. I loved The Kid, but the latter two stood out to me more.
While Modern Times is a great film and perhaps better than The Great Dictator, this one was the first Chaplin film I saw and is my personal favorite. That last scene with Chaplin's monologue gets me every time I watch it.
The Chaplin film that everyone should see at least once in their life. It is a massive political statement but at the same time it's side-achingly funny. His speech is worthy of Churchill.
Best movie of Charlie Chaplin ever. Everyone should watch this movie. Best punches and also some sad moments but totally awesome.
This is one of the most famous, and it's mainly because of how good the chemistry is between Chaplin and the kid.
Hats off to the child artist. Unmatchable performance by Charlie, awesome film with fantastic screenplay.
LIMELIGHT has the passion, the acting, the classic script, and most importantly, one of the most beautiful music themes ever written (Limelight). Comedy with heartbreak still stands up today, a faultless combination rarely seen today in movies.
One of the funniest yet saddest films ever. The bittersweet blend gives one of the greatest films ever.
I love all his movies, but if I'd be held at gunpoint to decide which is my favorite, it has to be Limelight.
One of the greatest romantic comedies of all time. The music by Chaplin himself makes it the best.
This is the first movie of Charlie's I have watched. What a stunner it is. Oh my god.
This, I feel, was one of the greatest Chaplin movies despite it being of a slightly darker character compared to his earlier films. His acting is absolutely incredible, and the character of Verdoux is amazing.
This is a severely underrated Chaplin short. It is beautifully executed, absolutely hilarious, and it's a cute story.
This is, in my opinion, the greatest Chaplin short ever. There are no words to describe its brilliance. Watch it.
His last great film. It's got less of a storyline but it's no less hilarious!
In his early career, Chaplin filmed lots of shorts. Most of them were just funny gags, but a few had something more. One of those shorts is The Immigrant.
The Immigrant tells the story of a man arriving in the States and the many problems he has after arriving in the Land of Liberty.
This short had me absolutely crying with laughter. Its simplicity lends itself to the best slapstick ever. Genius.
This is laugh-out-loud funny, minus a lot of the butt-kicking and punch-ups that were a large part of the Keystone films. Chaplin's adversaries are common items that often get the best of him.