I should say this right up front: I don't like Chaplin very much. I haven't really liked him in anything except THE CIRCUS and parts of MODERN TIMES. Keaton's lovable underdog appeals to me much more than the sometimes stupid, sometimes crazy, sometimes downright douchey tramp. I just don't root for this character, but in smaller doses like this, he's a little more tolerable. The gags here aren't great, but they're not bad. Most of the boat stuff didn't do much for me, but the entire restaurant scene is actually quite enjoyable. I'm still not going to seek out any more Chaplin, but it's nice to know that his shorts might be better for me than his features.
Review of The Immigrant
