The Circus
The Circus
G | 03 May 1969 (USA)
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Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

Reviews
GamerTab That was an excellent one.
Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
dallasryan First of all, Chaplin was one of the greats. A great visionary of cinema and a genius on and off the camera. Comic timing, sensitive to life, understanding of the common man, Chaplin understood it all. The Circus, in Chaplin's genius and timing, is Chaplin's funniest film that he made. It's not his best, but it's his funniest, in my opinion. From beginning to end you will be laughing so hard you will cry. You will laugh so hard your belly will hurt. Chaplin brings all of his genius and tricks to this one and formulates his best comedy. Must see for all of Chaplin's genius and laughs.
d-touponse The Circus was very different in terms of story line. The first time I saw it I was convinced the ending would be completely different from how it turned out. I enjoyed the theme and how Charlie Chaplin ended up being a selfless and genuine man. I thought this movie was hilarious and I don't usually watch older movies, especially silent ones. This was definitely a great movie and I would recommend it to anyone.
g-britosgutierre Chaplin outdoes himself in portraying the importance of caring about others. The significance of this story, the theme shown throughout is putting others before yourself. The Tramp as portrayed by Chaplin is a goofy, but simple character that emphasizes that people must be kind to one another to survive. The Tramp looks after the girl who longs to be accepted by her father by talking with her and giving her food when she is hungry. Even in the end when she falls in love with another man the Tramp puts her happiness before his own. This is a message that can be translated to that in the end life may not work in your favor but what's best for for another in that time.
TheyGotLeggs As far as silent movies go, it was pretty good (coming from someone who isn't a fan of them.) I was a little confused at the beginning, as the first 15 minutes or so, I felt, had nothing to do with the rest of the movie. However, I thought the mirror maze scene was clever, well done, and really really cool. The ending was also amazing, as i spent the entire movie assuming the prop-guy would end up with the girl, but instead he proves that he's a good guy, and helps her be with who she truly loves. Didn't really agree with the normalization of her being beaten by her father, but I supposed that really, it was a different time and that /was/ normal for the period and setting.