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1. Kathleen Amboy 02.09.10 / 7pm

   I love The Kid, as well as Modern Times, The Gold Rush and City Lights! My kids from the time they were very young were watching the Little Tramp, and love him. What a creative genius Charlie Chaplin was, and what a career – to be able to entertain generations of people! Kudos for your review on a classic!
2. Meredith Richman 02.10.10 / 1pm

   I really enjoyed reading this review about Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 movie, The Kid. I recently just learned all about Chaplin and even got the chance to watch two of his films. He is a classic and does the greatest films. This review is very persuading to an audience because it states how funny it was and how enjoyable it was to watch. The reviewer even mentioned how adorable the boy is which will attract a bigger audience. Many people do not enjoy watching a silent film because it is hard to follow the plot, but this one is well crafted and easy to follow. Charlie Chaplin does such amazing films and is always going to be a classic. Great review about The Kid!
3. Nicholas Mina 03.19.10 / 10pm

   I haven’t seen this film yet. But I have seen and truly enjoyed two other films by Charlie Chaplin, The Rink and The Immigrant. After seeing these two classic silent comedy films for my American Film to 1960s course, I have become a Chaplin fan. Now, after reading your review of The Kid, I am looking forward to seeing this classic Chaplin film, as well. I find Chaplin as the Little Tramp to be very entertaining. The teaming of the Little Tramp with a little kid sounds like a winning combination. Like you, I enjoy watching Chaplin hilariously get out of random situations. But I appreciate your comment that “the slapstick moments have a function in terms of the plot.” I also appreciate your comment that “the sheer emotion involved with him and the kid as they struggle to stay afloat and stay together is so impelling that it makes the comic bits all the more enjoyable.” It sounds like The Kid has a great combination of comedy and drama. I like the way that your review includes references to other films in comparison. Also, your mentioning the accompanying music for this film in insightful. Music does seem to help set the mood in silent films. Thank you for your informative review.
4. Timothy Barnes 07.27.10 / 11am

   Sorry about the delay, but I really appreciate these comments! Chaplin was a truly great artists, and I appreciate your input on the subject of his work. These comments have made me want to write more reviews!
5. Devan Liles 11.19.10 / 11pm

   Chaplin was a truly great artist. He had style and talent far beyond his generation and was able to capture the attention of an entire nation! I really enjoy watching Chaplin in his role as The Little Tramp, especially in his earlier work like in The Kid. The entire story of Chaplin finding the baby and raising it was fun to watch unfold. My favorite part about The Kid was to watch all the mishaps that Charlie got himself into as he sought to get back the kid. I thought this review was great and really am happy that others enjoy Chaplin’s work as much as I do. Cheers!
6. Herbert Markus Linecker 03.10.12 / 9am

   The Kid is a very compelling comedy/drama. Personally this is my favorite Chaplin film. Like Tim mentioned in his review it is not the best of his films stylistically, but it has a very strong emotional component which makes it so intriguing. Chaplin showed that he is not only funny but also that he is a very good character-actor. Jackie Coogan, as The Kid, had such a chemistry with Chaplin which made their relationship in the film very realistic and entertaining. I saw this film on the big screen a few years back and it is a very different experience from watching it on a TV, much more involving; the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax Avenue in L.A. plays it sometimes.
7. Jeff Pagan 03.11.17 / 12am

   Interesting that the reviewer brings up The Bicycle Thief and Modern Times. Both movies show struggle, but end with the two main characters with nothing to show for all their effort, but each other and the will to press on no matter how bleak the future looks. The Kid, however ends with a triumph as the Tramp fights against all odds to rescue the titular Kid and is rewarded with his son, and hope for a better life. Jackie Coogan is masterful in his acting at such an young age and Chaplin’s first feature is touching as well as hilarious.
8. Daniel A Terekhin 03.07.22 / 9pm

   I’ll never forget watching this movie with my dad when I was younger. I was so drawn to Charlie Chaplin’s films because of his style of humor. I always found myself laughing uncontrollably at the situations Charlie would get himself into and his overall physical movements, such as the way he walked or ran. Charlie’s talent in his acting is truly great and I think a lot of people should understand that you don’t need crazy special effects or inappropriate jokes to make a film truly humorous. Sometimes I find myself uncomfortable at the jokes or actions film makers put in movies just to be categorized as a comedy film.

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