City Lights (1931)

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

🔥 fire

meh 😐

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

solid 👍

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

This one actually worked for me.

trash 💩

meh 😐

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

This one actually worked for me.

wtf 😳

trash 💩

meh 😐

I’m more negative on City Lights than the review is. The movie keeps hinting at something stronger than what it actually delivers. The pacing kept sagging just when it needed momentum, which made the whole thing feel longer than it was. So even with a few decent moments, I still came away underwhelmed.

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.