Buster Keaton’s – “The General”

Posted by Avner Engel in Animation

A couple of days I re-listened to the Ken Duncan Podcasts and as a result I decided to check out some of the Buster Keaton films.

I bought the DVD box set and the first film I watched was “The General”.

Now, while I don’t consider myself anywhere near a film critic, I must say that this movie was absolutely brilliant! The plot, the cinematography, the music and the clever gags/acting choices made this film a fun and engaging experience.

When I look back at these old silent films, I am slowly starting to realise what original and clever acting choices are about. However coming up with those is a big challenging task on its own. If any of you out there are in need of some pure inspiration, I highly recommend checking out some amazing actor(s)/ film maker(s) such as Keaton (and Chaplin).