Modern Times

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Ali Stevenson Jun 20, 2021 I love Modern Times so much I came back for the second showing! See my earlier post. See more

Cindy Y @Cindy_Yang Oct 9, 2026 I think this is a historical movie that is important to film history and everyone should watch it. The story and humor is revolutionary for its time and Charlie Chaplin is a genius. Behind all the jokes and comedy, the real purpose of this movie is a strong message during its time and worth studying right now. I like how Charlie have hidden meaning behind this movie about the Great Depression that fights against capitalism and the poor economic state at that time. After learning about this, I would even recommend people to watch it for the second time to look at it from a different point of view. See more

Cole M @RT43981705 Oct 9, 2026 Modern Times lives up to it's title by exploring most troubles in modern society from technological advancement putting the working class out of work, the constant battle of strikes and marches to secure basic rights and the expression of art as not only an escape but a financial solution. As a film that is a mixture of classic silent film storytelling combined with punches of synchronized audio also plays into the the themes of entering the modern era. The comedic aspects still sell today which is testament to Chaplin's physical ability but also the timeless nature of the story still feels relevant today with the constant struggle to exist in a hyper-capitalist society. The literal written line on screen in the department store that they are not thief's but are just hungry is sobering through the comedy as harsh economic outcomes and the pain of scrapping by is expressed in such an simple and exasperated way. Thoroughly funny and still painfully relevant. See more

Sean H @Seanishere Oct 6, 2026 Modern Times remains as hilarious and timeless as the first time I watched it. The clever combination of sound and slapstick humor that follows a factory worker makes for something that would seem far-fetched by today’s standards. However, in the way the workers run through the factory like livestock, the viewer starts to realize that this is not specific to the Great Depression, but rather applicable to any "Modern Time." The evolving technologies and our constant need to make everything more efficient is eerily similar to AI and the housing crisis that Chaplin and his counterpart are struggling to navigate and not too far removed from the current state of housing in the U.S. As much as it reminds the viewer of the great demise that our technologically focused society seems to always be headed toward, there is magic to Chaplin that can only be seen as hopeful. As the Gamin and the factory worker walk toward a hopeful future, the viewer can't help but trail behind them in solidarity. See more

Robert P @Superbad Sep 26, 2026 Modern Times = a *5* star Movie! See more

Cristopher S @cris_sanchez Aug 20, 2026 Una película increíble. Sorprende lo vigente que sigue siendo el humor de Chaplin, pero lo mejor es la crítica que existe detrás de la comedia, especialmente hacia un sistema que termina tratando al trabajador como un número más. See more

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