The Kid Reviews

7/10

I love charlie chaplin sm. this movie is great

Damn, City Lights is my favorite so far from Chaplin, but this gets very close! It doesn't just have his physical comedy, which's always great, but also a mix of heartwarming and very sad scenes, such as the boy pleading in the wagon.

Rating: 8.9/10 ⭐️

I expected standard slapstick, but the raw emotional depth wrecked me.

What Worked:
Chaplin blends comedy blocking with emotional stakes perfectly, editing slapstick against the reality of poverty. Coogan is incredible; tight framing makes their bond feel super grounded. Through my Methodist faith lens, seeing the Tramp protect the Kid beautifully shows how loving someone through hard seasons is true grace.

The Cuts:
The Dreamland sequence really dragged for me, breaking the gritty vibe and causing total tonal whiplash. Keeping it spoiler-free, the mother’s storyline relies too much on coincidence, making her encounters feel forced. Plus, minor antagonists were so one-dimensional that the street fights felt cartoonish.

Verdict:
A hilarious classic that invented the dramedy. A must-watch for laughs and heartbreak, but skip if you strictly want goofy gags.

Favorite Line: “Please love and care for this orphan child.”

Nostalgic.

the door number being 69 lol

Cinema

Watching in 2x speed - very funny

7/19

One man showmanship, especially the music!

This was one of the first movies I remember watching. I was five watching a silent movie and it still got me completely mesmerized

What a classic. Purely masterpiece.
Touching and able to create a vivid memory in your mind forever.

Actually a good story with the door to the apartment is “69” and Charlie’s first appearance on this movie it says,” Awkward Ass.”

cute and heartwarming.

8/10 honestly that kid is so sweet too

8/10

Yo, bitch. Surprisingly sad for a comedy film, but there’s also a child boxing match, so.

Dude Charlie Chaplin met his 12 year old future wife in this set. That’s disgusting. What the fuck. Regardless fun movie until you learn that. Sick prick

Got a little lost with sporadic viewing but enjoyed Chaplin’s creativity in the lighter scenes.

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