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Summary: I lost all the word..
Review: I like this movie so much, I love this movie always, I'm cry and smile long long time... Oh, life...*
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Summary: Incredible Ending -- great score
Review: a must for any movie collection. the dvd version is clean and provides two audio options, the original mono and a rich version re-recorded in stereo in 1989 for Chaplin's centennial. the stereo score adds quite a bit to the mood of the film. of interest as well, is a brief collection of annotation/changes by Chaplin to the original concept of the film. the movie itself is a great tribute to Chaplin's genius. there is the wonderful story line with great humorous moments like the 'audio' joke in the beginning, the whirlwind dance scene, the boxing match, then it ends... well, the end is acted simply but precisely and is compelling in its ambiguity. absolutely one of the greatest cinematic ending of all time.
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Summary: The Tramp at his best
Review: A hilarious, sentimental, moving and all-around unforgettable viewing experience. Charlie Chaplin at his best. When a blind girl erroneously believes that the tramp who has fallen for her is a millionaire, the hopelessly lovestricken tramp moves heaven and earth to bring a little sunshine into her life. Chaplin displays all of the gifts that make him one of the most important filmmakers of all time: the unmatched comic timing, the ballet dancer's-worthy grace and, yes, the sentimental (but irresistible) notion that love can move mountains. Highlights include the party with the drunken millionaire (with the constant fight threats), the ill-fated boxing match and the climactic encounter at the end which, for my money, is the second all-time greatest movie ending (for those of you scoring at home, The Godfather comes first). The unchecked sentimentality that would make subsequent efforts like "Limelight" flounder is well tempered by Chaplin's generous use of his first and most precious gift: how to get a strong belly laugh. The uproarious first scene served as my introduction to silent films and, in five minutes made me understand why Chaplin's films still matter: because they show us that, in the midst of the darkest of circumstances, the human spirit can summon the best of itself and lead us to happiness. Sentimental? Sure. But after one viewing, would anyone dare argue that love will not conquer all? To quote Jerry Seinfeld: "I don't think so."
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Summary: The finale sends shivers down my spine
Review: City Lights is a nicely inventive, funny, well made movie from Chaplin until the ending-which quickly propels it into being one of the greatest films ever made! You would have to have a heart of stone not to be moved to tears and awe by the beauty of the final ten minutes. I found myself rewinding it many times to appreciate the artistry and beauty of those final moments and that transcendent fade out! If you have ever wondered why so many people called Chaplin a genius, you have only to view this film to the end to be convinced.
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Summary: If you have never watched a silent film, watch this one.
Review: City Lights is a beautifully, hilariously, and soulfully told story of a higher love that is not ego-bound by selfishness. Chaplin's Little Tramp falls in love with a blind woman who sells flowers. After going through many hilarious events, the Tramp comes up with the money to pay to have her sight surgically restored. When she realizes that her knight "in shining armour" is the little Tramp, the viewer knows she will not (can not) return his love in any manner, other than a demeur "thanks." We are left with a fade-out of the Little Tramp's face glowing from the the joy he feels for her. This is a masterpiece.
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Summary: Absolutely exceptional
Review: The scene that the previous reviewer mentions, the one in which Charlie first encounters the blind flower girl and she mistakes him for a rich man, is one of the great moments in film. It took Charlie months to get the scene right, and he agonized over how exactly to pull off the confusion in a silent movie, in a way that would be clear to his audience. The result is absolutely perfect. A great scene in a film full of fantastic scenes.Even if you've never considered watching a silent film or even black and white, I would be suprised if you weren't riveted to City Lights. Chaplin was one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and this is arguably his greatest work. Sometimes I feel like City Lights is as good as movies can get.
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Summary: Not much to add to the other reviews but...
Review: Chaplin wrote the musical score, which is as wonderful as the rest of the picture. I love the ending (as everyone does), but my personal favorite scene is when the Tramp meets the flower girl for the first time. The music, the editing, the acting -- unmatched.
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Summary: An Endearing Classic
Review: City Lights starring Charlie Chaplin and Virginia Cherrill is an endearing and timeless classic. Chaplin's character of "The Tramp" with a heart of gold made me cry. I also enjoyed watching Virginia Cherrill on screen. This is the only movie that is being sold to the public domain with her in it and she did an incredible job as the blind flower girl whom the tramp falls in love with and sacrifices everything to help her gain her sight. I adore this movie and I would recommend this to anyone who likes silent films and Charlie Chaplin.
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Summary: Shakespeare, Mozart, ...Chaplin
Review: Just like the ending of 'E.T', when ET comes back to life, I get tears in my eyes whenever I see the blind girl recognize the Tramp. I've seen 'City Lights' countless times and this single moment works with the same intensity again and again. Why does a silent film that's 68 years old has the exact same effect on people today as it did when it was released? And why so many of it's contemporary dramas seem jockey and cardboard by comparison? Because there's no "overacting" here. Both the Tramp and the blind girl react with complete spontaneity and naturalism that was not done at the time. That's the Chaplin genius, he knew that he could be subtle and still people would understand what the characters felt. This film justifies cinema's existence!
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Summary: Psychotic cried at the ending.
Review: I was raised to believe that men did not cry and the ending of this remarkable motion picture made me cry. I told my girlfriend that I had something in my eyes but she did not buy it. I love Chaplin and "City Lights" is by far my favorite movie even if it did destroy my tough guy image.
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