The Kid

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Thomas V @TomVee 3 days ago I've never been a huge Chaplin fan, even though I've seen and appreciate several of his best known works. Then I saw The Kid, and my attitude totally changed. The blend of slapstick and melodrama is seamless, the pathos is real, the pace is fast, and Jackie Coogan steals the film with a brilliant performance. A sweet, feel-good masterpiece. See more arbanator T @RT93327242 Sep 3, 2026 My 8 year old grandson started by announcing that he didn't like, and didn't want to see anything in, black and white. Once I talked him in to giving it a shot for a couple of minutes he was entranced and deeply emotionally engaged. I can't think of a better movie for someone his age or a little younger or older. And all the adults really enjoyed it, too. See more Christian M @chriss17eu Sep 1, 2026 Sadly, Chaplin. 'The Kid' is a deeply moving masterpiece of tragicomedy, delicately balancing poverty, abandonment, motherhood, and humor. Its opening creates a powerful contrast between Edna Purviance’s desperate abandonment of her child and the father’s cold indifference. Chaplin then transforms this tragedy into tenderness through Charlot’s unexpected role as a father figure, creating one of cinema’s most endearing friendships. Jackie Coogan is extraordinary, with his laughter being infectious and his tears absolutely devastating. The silent gestures, precise framing, and emotional music make their bond incredibly powerful. I struggle with Edna’s character, given her decision to abandon her son, although Chaplin wisely presents her as tragic rather than monstrous. The fights feel weaker, and the dream sequence interrupts the film’s rhythm. Still, Charlot’s final emotional collapse is unforgettable. Seeing the king of comedy shed a tear cements 'The Kid' as a masterpiece. See more Cristopher S @cris_sanchez Aug 20, 2026 Muy buena película. Después de haber visto Modern Times, tengo que admitir que no consiguió hacerme reír tanto como aquella, pero eso no significa que sea una mala película. Lo que más disfruté fue la relación entre Charlot y el niño, que termina siendo el verdadero corazón de la historia. Jackie Coogan me sorprendió muchísimo: siendo tan pequeño tiene un enorme carisma y por momentos parece literalmente un pequeño Chaplin, copiando sus gestos y comportamientos. Una relación muy bonita y entretenida de ver. See more Stefano T @Giant_Lizard Aug 14, 2026 Both humorous and touching, with also some action involved. The plot is solid, the pace is fast, and Chaplin is a genius. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 10, 2026 The Kid is Charles Chaplin’s most personal film and proof that silent cinema can still convey universal emotions with pinpoint precision. The work balances the harshness of urban poverty with the lightness of physical comedy. See more Read all reviews

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