The price of the revolution of the times-20220213 perception

Ima 2022-04-21 09:01:26

For Chaplin, the most impressive action is the image of him constantly twisting screws after his typical dressing up, and now I think of it as a clip in "Modern Times". The great master Chaplin painted the industrial revolution and the fate of the workers so vividly. The cruel machine squeezed out the last bit of strength of the workers who were like screws. The protests of the workers were also useless. Even if you are hungry, you can't lose your imagination and smile! Chaplin silently displayed the bitterness and joy, sorrow and joy of the people at the bottom of the society in front of us. He used to just laugh, but now he understands: and this kind of common people's life seems to be continuing... and this kind of expression requires a great deal of attention. Great courage and ability. Silent is better than sound!

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Extended Reading
  • Taryn 2022-03-22 09:01:21

    I have a hard time believing that there are such awesome artists in the history of cinema

  • Marcel 2021-10-21 15:30:30

    This is Chaplin’s first sound film. He writes a dialogue script as much as possible, and tries his best to experiment with "voice". However, because of Chaplin's consistent role as a "vagman", "voice" seems to be related to the role. Inconsistent. On the other hand, sound is presented in a unique way. The suppression of people (silent) by mechanical equipment (with sound) that we hear is exactly in line with the symbol of the theme of the movie.

Modern Times quotes

  • A gamin: [Last lines] What's the use of trying?

    A factory worker: Buck up - never say die. We'll get along.

  • President of the Electro Steel Corp.: [from the Telescreen in the restroom to the factory worker] Hey! Quit stalling, get back to work! Go on!