Seven Chances
1925. Silent. Directed by and starring Buster Keaton.
The gag in Seven Chances is stretched a little too long (including running back to Mary's house with a bridal riot in tow). It is Buster Keaton and that is enough to make it enjoyable but it would not be one of his best movies even before you factor in poor racial stereotyping (including a man who I assume to be in black face).
The two short films are actually much better. Brady preferred The Balloonatic, which was very good. The gem, however, is Neighbors. It involves feuding neighbors whose children fall in love. The hole in the fence bit at the beginning is great and it is filled with terrific gags and clever moments throughout. A spectacular short film.
Seven Chances: B
The Balloonatic: B+
Neighbors: A
The gag in Seven Chances is stretched a little too long (including running back to Mary's house with a bridal riot in tow). It is Buster Keaton and that is enough to make it enjoyable but it would not be one of his best movies even before you factor in poor racial stereotyping (including a man who I assume to be in black face).
The two short films are actually much better. Brady preferred The Balloonatic, which was very good. The gem, however, is Neighbors. It involves feuding neighbors whose children fall in love. The hole in the fence bit at the beginning is great and it is filled with terrific gags and clever moments throughout. A spectacular short film.
Seven Chances: B
The Balloonatic: B+
Neighbors: A
posted by Keith Allison at 10:47 PM
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