I was surprised to find that this is one of Charlie Chaplin’s most famous movies, because it has so little of his trademark comedy. There is comedy, of course, but this is one of his more grounded and almost melancholy movies. The young actor playing the kid is a standout and it’s always fun to see Charlie Chaplin on screen. It’s competently executed and all that, but it’s underwhelming compared to his other works like The Gold Rush, Modern Times, and the Great Dictator.

Closest comparison: It’s like all the other Charlie Chaplin movies, but where less happens.

Setting: ‘Modern’ 1920’s
Plot: Drama
Tone: Drama/Comedy