THE GENERAL (1926)

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THE GENERAL (1926) Nov 1, 2018 15:46:13 GMT

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Post by Vits on Nov 1, 2018 15:46:13 GMT

THE GENERAL is classified as a comedy and it's considered to be one of the best of the genre. I disagree with both things. It's more of an action thriller with a lot of humour in it. The technical achievements are noticeable even for someone who isn't an expert on film history (the train falling into the river was amazing to watch), but I didn't find it thrilling nor funny enough. When they were writing the script, directors Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman forgot to give JOHNNIE GRAY (the protagonist) a real personality but, luckily, Keaton's performance turns him into a fairly likeable guy. Also, he has good chesmitry with Marion Mack.

5/10
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Archelaus Senior Member @christian Posts: 8,410 Likes: 4,399	THE GENERAL (1926) Nov 1, 2018 15:52:23 GMT Nalkarj likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Archelaus on Nov 1, 2018 15:52:23 GMT Quite a shame you didn't like it. It's one of the best comedies ever made. It offers so many things you could want in a movie: action, comedy, adventure, and romance.

politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,973	THE GENERAL (1926) Nov 1, 2018 16:21:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on Nov 1, 2018 16:21:28 GMT I was ready to give up on silent cinema before seeing this. But this was great. 8/10.

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