Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away

SpecialsTarget Disturbing yet enthralling

Quiet Muffin This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

Paynbob It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

framptonhollis The Tramp stumbles into hilarious situation after hilarious situation once again in this nearly lost classic which faced an infamously troubled production. Of course, despite those production troubles, the end result is a film that is remarkably well made, with many entertaining and genuinely funny gags that have come to be among Chaplin's most iconic. From the cop chase in the mirror maze to the famous lion cage sequence to the climactic and tense tightrope scene, there are many big laughs piling atop one another throughout the film. Like many of Chaplin's greatest films, 'The Circus' also has a rather sweet and tender side to it. Few silent comedies function without a love interest, and 'The Circus' is no exception; however, it is well worth noting that I feel Chaplin really, in the end, does something unique and beautifully bittersweet with the love interest in this film. The way everything turns out is not exactly what I have come to expect, and it left an interesting impact on me, particularly in its final few shots that communicate an unspoken sadness that rises with a sense of hope for the future of The Tramp's charming excursions.

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.

Gavin O. Although "The Circus" is nearly 90 years old, it still holds up today as not only a great silent film, but a great comedy film. I believe that this is due to the fact that since most of the humor is non-verbal, it can be appreciated by just about anyone - although the intertitles definitely help.From start to finish the movie is entertaining - not that it's all laughs all the time, but the plot is interesting enough so that you're never bored (which is more than you can say for some comedies). Chaplin's performance as the "Tramp" is witty and plays well with the rest of the cast; when the Tramp is trying out for the circus, he consistently messes up the bit he's supposed to be doing, creating chaos among the other clowns.The ending of The Circus actually came as a bit of a surprise to me - in most movies, the protagonist would've gotten the girl, but instead Merna and Rex are married, and they go off with the rest of the circus, the Tramp having chosen to stay behind. It leaves you with a mixture of both happiness and melancholy that is only accentuated by the soundtrack - which was written by Chaplin himself.

paulyboy-62474 Okay, so I'm going with a 5 here and I'm sure Charlie deserves more than that. I like film and certainly respect the film making of this day, but this felt very long to me. The story line is so simple that I can almost guess what will happen in the end. If I was out of a school setting it probably would have helped. It is interesting how far we have come and the fact that it all stems from films like these. Definitely would make a good background movie during a party. If you really sit and watch it though you can see how much work he put into it. It was not a simple push and play effort of today. It was a real passion which I'm sure outreaches many actors currently at work. Definitely need more comfortable chairs in class. Definitely can't wait till the movies with speaking in them.