The life of a humble worker

Eliezer 2022-04-24 07:01:03

At the beginning, the sheep ran like people going up the stairs. The music was very rhythmic. After changing shifts, they still went to work. After a while, they slowed down. When using it, the absurd speed of the music was turned up again and again, which drove the workers crazy. Many lines were expressed in subtitles. At this time, the importance of the background music was highlighted. He covered the girl who stole bread, and was later arrested by the police. Take it away and give the girl a close-up. Most of the shots are medium and close-up shots, highlighting the body movements of the characters. A policeman leaves. He is very good at seizing the opportunity to ride the rollers. The rhythm of the background music is also accelerated. Trying to get back to prison, he doesn't want to be squeezed by capitalists anymore. Life is very hard, but you have to be happy all the time

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Extended Reading
  • Arnold 2021-10-21 15:30:30

    The bosses never stop exploiting workers. Workers not only have to check in to go to work, but they also have to check in to the bathroom. All parts of the factory are monitored, including the restrooms, and employees are never allowed to be lazy. The boss succeeded in driving the employee crazy, and when he saw a screw or something that looked like a screw, he wanted to screw it. The factory is too cold, and the place that makes Charlie feel warm is the prison. The prison has food, drink and housing, so that he doesn't want to leave. He committed a crime deliberately after he was released, just to return to prison. Others have happy and happy families, but he and the tramp can only sit in front of other people's homes and daydream. Sure enough, "the core of a great comedy is tragedy." PS: Chaplin also served as producer, director, starring, screenwriter, and soundtrack. In the end, there was no Oscar nomination?

  • Nils 2022-03-25 09:01:06

    The love of the little people is very touching, even if they have nothing in the end, they still usher in a new day with a smile.

Modern Times quotes

  • [first lines]

    President of the Electro Steel Corp.: Section 5, speed her up, 401.

  • Opening Title Card: "Modern Times." A story of industry, of individual enterprise - humanity crusading in the pursuit of happiness.