I would rank this is an above average Charlie Chaplin film. I enjoyed it more than the Gold Rush, but probably not as much as City Lights or Modern Times. It is funny, charming and really shows off all of Chaplin's talents -- acting, directing, singing and more -- but just did not have a solid enough story to catch me.
I really enjoyed the scenes with the donkey, and the clown routines were sort of funny, but I am not sure how to categorize the film. It is not pure comedy, it is not satire, it borders on romance but does not quite go all the way... who knows? What I do know is that seeing this film made me want to see more Chaplin. I have now seen almost all his major work, but always crave more.
I really enjoyed the scenes with the donkey, and the clown routines were sort of funny, but I am not sure how to categorize the film. It is not pure comedy, it is not satire, it borders on romance but does not quite go all the way... who knows? What I do know is that seeing this film made me want to see more Chaplin. I have now seen almost all his major work, but always crave more.