Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin

Today Dom, Jess, Emma, Oyinda and I (see picture below) went to see Charlie Chaplin at the cinema.



Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin (see picture below), was an English comic actor and film director of silent films. He became one of the best-known film stars in the world and used mine, slapstick and other visual comedy routines. Chaplin was one of the most creative and influential personalities of the silent-film era.



When we first got to the cinema we didn't know what to expect, although we did get free popcorn and a drink :) We went to see Modern times made in 1936. Although silent films were no longer made in Hollywood after 1929 Chaplin still made Modern times as a silent movie. Silent movies enable you to make up our own story line and we entertain ourselves through the actions.

The film lasted approximately 96 minutes and was very exciting and funny! It represented working class people as treat bad and opposed upon by authority. Middle class people were seen as nice, big house and very happy. In modern times Charlie is trying to achieve the American dream in the department store and bring the message across that if you keep trying you get happiness.

Watching the silent movie really made me realise how much media and television has progressed through the year. From black and white silent movies to now HD, 3D full colour TV with blaring speakers! I would definitely recommend going to see one of his films!

Here is a short clip from some of his work:








Above is a picture of the cinema!