Safety Last! (1923)
Lloyd strikes me as a more “normal” man compared to Keaton and Chaplin. His physical comedy is less exaggerated and more grounded, and simply funny in a different manner. With a film like this, scenes are hit and miss. I absolutely loved the frantic sale at the store, with Lloyd fighting off the mob of woman. Peak silent movie comedy. The whole climb scene was impressive for what it is, but honestly also dragged a little towards the end.
Criterion Challenge 2026 - 51. 1920s
Rating: 3.5