If you just look at the story itself roughly, it will feel similar to most crime themes, but the great thing about this film is that it naturally integrates the background of the times and human nature. Chaplin was no match for his role as a small person. Although most of the time Mr. Verdue lived a decent life, with a gentle manner and an irresistible attraction to the opposite sex, he was essentially a man for his wife and children. A little guy who has no choice but to commit crimes because of his life and his own property. Mr. Verdue is full of love even for the caterpillars on the ground. After losing his family in the end, he gave up the opportunity to be carried and escaped the pursuit of the police, and chose to end his own fate. This explains two points: 1. Full of love and compassion; 2. What he did to himself was not what he wanted, but forced by reality. When the rich ladies and people of all kinds were full of fear, hatred, and joy at his arrest, Mr. Verdue, no one seemed to care what he went through, when such a tragic reality was presented in a humorous way , even more shocking and extraordinary.
The picture is very detailed, such as Mr. Verdue's suit jacket has undergone a transition from light to dark tones; after they ordered the drink, after several shots, two glasses of wine appeared on the table that were not originally there, etc. .
Chaplin's own soundtrack also fits the current mood of the various episodes.
Chaplin's acting is impeccable, and he also revealed his investment in his former bank job from a message, such as his quick, efficient and humorous movements when counting money. This is in stark contrast to his ruthless abandonment by corporations. The dialogue is concise and effective. The classic dialogue: "Killing one person is a villain, killing a million people is a hero, and murder becomes sacred because of the number."
The overall story is compact, and the train wheels are used many times to connect the next scene to assist the audience Clarify your thoughts and prepare for the plot change.
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