The General

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James G P @AlbertJay Dec 21 This movie is almost perfect. A classic for a reason. See more Pedro S @Salazar26ty Dec 5 Funny most of the time especially at the beginning but got incredibly repetitive. See more Marta B Oct 3 This simplicity of the plot makes this movie stand the test of time. The comedic plots, though complicated in execution, offer a fun glimpse into how physical comedy can add to the overall plot. I would suggest this film to anyone interested in viewing more silent films. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 3 Funny war in 1 hour and 23 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Buster Keaton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Bradley S Feb 20 Only took me 52 years to see this film. Brilliant, particularly that it was produced almost a century ago. The awesome visual comedy aside, the movie stands alone as an action movie, the production of which would have been epic in its time. An absolute delight from start to finish. See more DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD 02/12/2025 A seamless blend of action and comedy, exploring a man's love for the humble locomotive, The General is currently the only film I've ever seen from Buster Keaton. Featuring gags that are as much artful exercises in stuntwork and timing as they are orchestrated attempts at humour; the fact that they work so well is both a testament to Keaton's brilliance as a filmmaker and performer, crafting a character who is stoical, determined and preternaturally straight-faced as chaos reigns around him. The wind whips through Buster's hair while smoky pine-covered hills rise and fall around him, it's a film that never tries to be beautiful, instead, its beauty is in its functionality. It doesn't flaunt its virtues and like Keaton's concise, deadpan and economical performance, it holds a great deal in reserve, it never forces a response from the audience, never manipulates and never overplays, even the famous shot of the bridge collapse is seriously downplayed, an impressive effect for sure and one that most filmmakers would hold on for a longer time. That's ballsy of Keaton and I can only respect him for it, like a train itself, The General rarely ever slows down, barreling from one hair-raising and frequently hilarious set-piece to the next at the speed of an express. See more Read all reviews

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