Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

TheLittleSongbird Am a big fan of Charlie Chaplin, have been for over a decade now. Many films and shorts of his are very good to masterpiece, and like many others consider him a comedy genius and one of film's most important and influential directors. It is hard to not expect a lot after not long before Chaplin had one of his earliest career highs in 'The Kid'. 'The Pilgrim' doesn't disappoint, and it shows Chaplin having properly found his style and fully settled. As said with many of his post-Keystone efforts, it shows a noticeable step up in quality though from his Keystone period, where he was still evolving and in the infancy of his long career. The Essanay and Mutual periods were something of Chaplin's adolescence period where his style had been found and starting to settle. After Mutual the style had properly settled and the cinematic genius emerged. Very much apparent in his final and one of his best, funniest and most inventive overall films from this period 'The Pilgrim'. The story is slight and slightly too simple but is never dull, and does it while not being as too busy or manic.On the other hand, 'The Pilgrim' looks very well done, from Essanay onwards, and it is certainly the case here, it was obvious that Chaplin was taking more time with his work and not churning out countless shorts in the same year of very variable success like he did with Keystone. It's actually one of his technically best-looking short films. Appreciate the importance of his Keystone period and there is some good stuff he did there, but the more mature and careful quality seen here and later on is obvious.'The Pilgrim' is one of the funniest, most imaginative and most charming films of Chaplin from the early 20s. It is hilarious with some clever, inventive, entertaining and well-timed slapstick, some imaginatively choreographed and nimbly done stunts and the charm doesn't get over-sentimental. It moves quickly and there is no dullness in sight. The second half is both hilarious and enchanting, with the sentimentality and such kept at bay rightfully.Chaplin directs more than competently and the cinematic genius quality is emerging. He also, as usual, gives a playful and expressive performance and at clear ease with the physicality and substance of the role. The support is good from the likes of the ever appealing Edna Purviance and Syd Chaplin.Overall, great, hilarious, imaginative and charming. 9/10 Bethany Cox

MissyH316 Two words: "WATCH IT!" Throughout this last of Charlie's short(er) films, he puts on a clinic of amazing pantomime that could never be as funny if it were a talking picture! He makes you believe it's all for real - whether on screen it appears to be "real" or is obviously pantomime as part of the story in and of itself. Think about this while watching it - really think how Chaplin makes it look easy, whereas if one of us average Joes tried it, we'd probably come off looking histrionic and ridiculous! ;-) lol There are also some great sight gags, one of which involves Charlie on the back of a man, trying to close a drawer with his feet, while the man tries opening the same drawer with his hands; and back and forth they furiously go! I just mention this one in particular as I'd not yet seen any other reviewers do so, but it's just one great scene amidst many others!Anyway, even without the Little Tramp in his familiar costume, you can still see him shining through as I think this film presents many of the same type of story elements and character qualities that led to the Little Fellow becoming an immortal icon. :-)(9 out of 10 stars for not enough romantic interaction between Charlie & Edna, but that's strictly just my personal preference. Except for "Burlesque on Carmen", I would probably say that about nearly every picture they made together. ;-) lol)

CitizenCaine Chaplin edited, wrote, produced, and directed this final film he made for First National Pictures. It was also the final film he made with Edna Purviance playing a major role. Chaplin plays an escaped convict who happens upon a town near the Mexican border. The town's residents mistake him for the new minister they're expecting. It's another mistaken identity plot with Chaplin poking some fun at religion. It was surely as taboo of a subject to address on film then as it is today, if not even more so. Chaplin finds himself in a bind when he falls for Edna Purviance in the town but is simultaneously forced to join with a former cell-mate to rob the town's church. Meanwhile, Chaplin must dodge lawmen who may recognize him as an escaped convict. Chaplin has hilarious scenes trying to uphold the sanctity of his new title while fighting the pickpocket in the minister's house with guests present. That particular scene is a visual metaphor for Chaplin's character's battle with his old and new lives. Chaplin follows the pickpocket to a gambling hall where he mischievously reacquires the church's money in disguise while the townsfolk discover who Chaplin really is. Chaplin is humanely allowed to leave town, but he is set upon by Mexican bandits and wants to return at the fadeout. It's odd Chaplin never took on religion previously, since he wasn't particularly fond of organized religion in real life. This film was later used against Chaplin by overzealous HUAC supporters resulting in his banishment from the United States, a sad and pathetic chapter in American history. **1/2 of 4 stars.

caspian1978 Having escaped from prison for a crime that is never mentioned, The Tramp disguises himself as a pastor as he heads for Texas. Arriving from train, he is quickly mistaken as the new curator / priest that the small town is expecting. The Tramp is once again placed into a situation that he was act his way out of. Finding himself in the middle of a sermon, The Tramp must perform is way off stage to convince the town that he a priest. The ending, although meant to be funny, is more political that humor. The 1920's outlook on Mexico was the same as it was since the end of the Mexican American War in the 1840's. The audience laughs as we see Mexico and its people as savage and unpredictable as ever. Although the Tramp survives to fight another day, he manages to throw a political message out to the audience before the end of the movie.