The General (1927)

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

'The General', starring Buster Keaton who also co-wrote and co- directed the film, is a hilarious comedy, which is often more subtle and deadpan than you might expect from one of its age. This comedy classic, often considered Buster Keaton's greatest film, has aged exceptionally well, and I found myself laughing more than I often do during modern-day comedies. Keaton himself is brilliant at physical comedy, and deserves credit for his stunt-work on the film alone (he often performed stunts for other actors as well as his own). In addition to excelling as a comedy, the film also functions well as a wartime action film which is gripping throughout and rarely has a dull moment; both the camera-work and practical effects are stunning to this day.I saw the film with a live piano accompaniment, which made for a fantastic experience, and one which was much closer to what it would have been like watching the film at the time, as opposed to watching it with a synchronized soundtrack on a DVD.In summary, the general is a must-see for fans of comedy and action alike, with inspired gags and brilliant central performances.

A silent epic which described the civil war of America in a funny and romantic way. "The General "is the masterpiece of Buster Keaton which released in 1927. With his brilliant stunts Buster could make a leap in silent film industry, he was the pioneer of action films by this lovely epic "the General". The film told the story of a locomotive engineer who wasn't enlist in army because he was more valuable as an engineer. That's why his love didn't speak to him. She wanted him as a soldier. so he walked away, but distance and his brave played a big role to get him back in uniform to his girlfriend. A very funny, brilliant film for Buster Keoton. The tricks that Buster used in his chases with the enemy were very smart and funny, I enjoyed this hour watching the film. That's was my second silent film to watch my Buster Keoton. I really adore this actor.

because I have sworn to myself, that I will rate honestly from today's point of view. If I throw in that this movie was done 90 years ago and that all the playing with the locomotives and cameras and photographing was pioneering work back in 1926 this movie must get 10 stars out of 10. But looking at it today, there is too much action. I guess, in the 20's the action was overwhelming to the audience. But today the scenes without too much action are the best: Mack and Keaton throwing wood into the fire of The General, Mack and Keaton fleeing in the forest, Keaton in the home of Mack. Anyway, there have been sitting children in the cinema and they laughed a lot, proving that the movie still works. And I have to admit, the crashing locomotive is still amazing to watch. Regardless of any rating, this movie is a must-see at least two times in a lifetime.

An endearing and consistently entertaining romp from Buster Keaton that flows seamlessly between exhilarating action, bonkers comedy and stunning on-location photography. As always, Keaton performs all his own stunts here and they never fail to impress and keep you riveted, without being overly dramatic while doing so. It was a flop when it came out back in the mid-20s, but has since been re-evaluated as one of the best silent comedies of all time, and rightly so. Of course, Keaton's deadpan style isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea, but The General uses every tool in the comic's arsenal and comes out shining as a result. Avoid public domain releases and seek out the restored Kino Lorber BluRay for the best possible experience.