I had seen the famous scene of Harold Lloyd hanging from a clock many times before, but I wanted to understand the full context of it, so I gave Safety Last! A shot. That climbing part is very impressive, and stands as a monument of how stunt work, visual effects, acting & editing can create a highly memorable movie moment. However, the story does take its time getting to that scene, and the laughs, while there, weren't as plentiful as I anticipated during this comedy. I don't regret watching Safety Last at all, and I would recommend others watch it, but it's just not one of my favorite silent films.
Review of Safety Last!
Safety Last!
(1923)
It takes a while to get there, but that clock scene is very impressive!
5 December 2023