Go back to home page
The General (VHS - 1927)

The General (VHS - 1927)

See 3 other editions

Rated 4.5 Star Review out of 3 reviews

Featuring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Charles Smith, Frank Barnes, see full cast

Synopsis Not Available

 
 

Sort Reviews by:  Most Useful | Rating | Date

Enrique Sanc...

Member Since
Oct 2002

View Member's
Profile | Reviews

5 Star ReviewBuster Keaton's golden offering to the vaults of t ...

Strengths:

N/A

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted Oct 14, 2002 - Buster Keaton's golden offering to the vaults of the truly significant creations of film comedy and perhaps all of film. It is still a wonder after 75 years.

Did you find it helpful , unhelpful, or inappropriate?

Comment about this review

 
john davies

Member Since
Jan 2002

View Member's
Profile | Reviews

5 Star ReviewHere Buster Keaton is a civil war confederate trai ...

Strengths:

N/A

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted Feb 23, 2002 - Here Buster Keaton is a civil war confederate train driver,turned down for active service,who has to rescue his girlfriend and train("The General")stolen by dastardly Union spies.When i first saw this classic i enjoyed it but wondered what all the fuss was about.On repeated viewings it's grown immeasurably and i've no hesitation in placing it among the handful of all-time best comedies and silents.Despite its exciting plot,its pleasures are gentle and understated,built gradually without hysterical showmanship.The historical details are authentic.The wondrous comic timing looks effortless,the visual sense is masterly and there's a neat classical symmetry.It may not have you rolling,but it has enormous charm;a lovely,noble,ingenious 80 minutes that makes life feel richer.

Did you find it helpful , unhelpful, or inappropriate?

Comment about this review

 
Errol

Member Since
Feb 2002

View Member's
Profile | Reviews

3 Star ReviewI am a major Buster Keaton fan. Believe me! And ...

Strengths:

N/A

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted Feb 22, 2002 - I am a major Buster Keaton fan. Believe me! And I realize this is what some consider his masterpiece. But I have just never been able to get in to this one as much as I do his other films ("Seven Chances" and "Go West" for example). I guess it's because I like Keaton primarily for his comic talent and this movie capitalized primarily on talents other than that.

Did you find it helpful , unhelpful, or inappropriate?

Comment about this review

 

There are currently no sellers for this product

But we can email you when it's available! Send Me an Alert

 

Advertisement

Advertisement

The Perfect Gift Just Got Better.
The NEW American Express Gift Card. NO monthly fees. NO expiration of funds. NO lost value. Some gift cards lose value to monthly fees. Give the one that doesn’t. Order now.

Product Details

Features, specifications, & other useful info

  • Buster Keaton
    Clyde Bruckman
    Director:
  • Buster Keaton
    Marion Mack
    Charles Smith
    Frank Barnes
    Joe Keaton
    Star:
  • Comedies Genre:

See more product specs

Expert Reviews

What the experts think of this product

One hot product. One exclusive deal. Available for only 24 hours, or until supplies run out.

14 hours 23 mins left!

 




Error while processing your request, please try again
Email This Page

Want to email this page to yourself or share with someone else? Fill out the form below and we'll send a link to this page.




(Please note: The details you provide above will only be used for this one-time notification. We hate spam. Your information is safe with us.)

  Send »  


Terms of Use and Privacy Policy PriceGrabber is an Experian companyCopyright © PriceGrabber.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved