Anonymous002
Don't try to do two things at same time and expect to do justice with both . This is the the message that appears at the start of the film . But the film is not much related with that. This message will confuse many people.Coming to the film , it is about a projectionist who wants to be a detective .He is thrown out of his girlfriend's home by her father because they think he has committed a theft . In next scene , in the theater he fall asleep and starts dreaming . This film all about that dream . The dream sequence in which Keaton uses some highly imaginative stunts bewildering through a lady and through wall and rushing into the film screen.The dream sequence covers most of film's running time . Whole film is just 44 minutes long . There are many stunts in the film which we guess were new to the the audience of that time. We can never enjoy this film as much as the audience did those days for obvious reasons but can guess what could be the impact of this film at the whole film industry at that time.
reekacampbell
This movie was very delightful to watch even though it was a silent movie. The plot was well put together even though at some points one felt as if Sherlock would have no chance at the girl or proving that he were innocent. This made me pity him, but also respect this character as he was quite a determined man. In the end, Sherlock does win the girl however, who realizes that he was innocent and went back to him at the theatre. This leaves the audience with the idea in the back of their minds, that things can actually work out no matter how dim or gloomy the chances may seem.
aghauptman
The plot of bumbling, shy, less rich suitor competing against a richer (acting) and more confident suitor has been used forever. But we like it because we all root for the awkward everyday Joe. This movie is entertaining and cute. Keaton definitely has a way of endearing the audience to him even in perhaps a more relatable way than Chaplin because Keaton is a little more universally identifiable than chaplins 's tramp. One thing that I particularly enjoyed and stood out in the film was the very elaborate early era stunts. I'm sure for its time those stunts were quite a sight to see. And still by today's standards executed very well. Keaton has great body language and expressiveness on screen. An enjoyable classic.
ashleyrosencrans
There is a spoiler in this review! I was very impressed to see all the special effects in this movie since it came out in 1924. For example, him coming out of his body in the dream, running on top of the train, and the camera following him so fast on the bike. I am very curious as to how they pulled that off! I thought the music was fitting and the story line definitely kept me watching, it was funny and interesting how most of the movie was a dream anyways and it wasn't even him who solved the mystery in real life.
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