Safety Last
The story in this film seems secondary to the gags, which is totally fine, I'm sure that may be the case in some Keaton films. Off the top of my head, it doesn't seem that is the case with Chaplin films. And like I said, that's totally fine, that isn't what makes one better than the other. I think the thing that makes Chaplin and Keaton better than Lloyd is that they are just funnier. I am basing that off very little exposure to Lloyd, but this film does feel a tier below the best of Chaplin and Keaton. It's impossible for me not to compare the three of them, but this film can stand on its own as a solid, fun movie. The gags are usually worthwhile, but almost never blow-away funny. There are impressive stunts that are easy to appreciate. I do like how the film is a big setup for the final act which is just a comedic stunt show of climbing the side of the building. Solid film.
The story in this film seems secondary to the gags, which is totally fine, I'm sure that may be the case in some Keaton films. Off the top of my head, it doesn't seem that is the case with Chaplin films. And like I said, that's totally fine, that isn't what makes one better than the other. I think the thing that makes Chaplin and Keaton better than Lloyd is that they are just funnier. I am basing that off very little exposure to Lloyd, but this film does feel a tier below the best of Chaplin and Keaton. It's impossible for me not to compare the three of them, but this film can stand on its own as a solid, fun movie. The gags are usually worthwhile, but almost never blow-away funny. There are impressive stunts that are easy to appreciate. I do like how the film is a big setup for the final act which is just a comedic stunt show of climbing the side of the building. Solid film.