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Plot:
A projectionist (Buster Keaton) is studying to be a detective and is in love with a young lady. When he proposes her, his rival steals the chain watch of her father and incriminates him. The disappoin...( read more 
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MCT:July 20, 2008This film is ruddy brilliant! First of all, the special effects that were created in this film are absolutely incredible for the times! The dream sequence is amazing; I particularily enjoyed the part where he gets dropped in the middle of all the different locations- haha, so innovative and unique! Secondly, Buster Keaton's stunts were all performed by him, as he is known for- and the stunts in this film are CRAZY! This film truly proves that Buster Keaton went the extra mile to make a film, and this is absolutely one of the most creative and ground-breaking films I have seen! Oh- by the way- it sure is funny, too! Love it, love it, love it!
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MCT:June 8, 2008
Perhaps the most under appreciated of Keaton's comedies, the 1924 classic parodied detectives, films and idle mindedness all at the same time. It helped paint a picture of what film could do when not strapped down to straight forward narrative conventions. Keaton brought new life to the screen comedy and showed us more than ever that he was not above insulting or diminishing his pride to make us laugh.
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MCT:May 22, 2008
This is my first taste of Buster Keaton, and I must say:WOW!
The scenes that I loved are the pool table bit, and the scene where Buster Keaton jumps into the cinema screen, and immerses himself in the onscreen action.
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MCT:April 5, 2008
Sherlock Jr. is THE MAN!!! Could it be the beginning of action movies?? Buster Keaton is a genius!! One of the most entertaining films ever! And without any sound! Amazing! There's some scenes that will leave you open-mouthed and questioning "how they did that??" One ot the greatest American silent films ever, and one of the funniest!!
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MCT:March 17, 2008
A pre-cursor to Woody Allen's Purple Rose of Cairo, this innovative and hilarious story is filled with genius Keaton moments. Ground-breaking special effects and self-reflective ideas help elevate this film into classic stature.
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MCT:January 6, 2008
A brilliant little piece of movie magic!! It's absolutely hilarious, and has amazing (IMHO) special effects, considering it was made in 1924. See it!
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MCT:December 8, 2007
"Sherlock, Jr.", on the other hand, is not only hilarious but brilliant filmmaking. The scene where Buster gets trapped inside a movie showing at the theater is technically amazing and shows that Keaton had a wonderful grasp on the magic of what film can do. Beyond that, the various comedy bits are still funny after all this time, and Keaton's sense of timing is physically breathtaking. This would be a great introduction to anyone not familiar with how wonderful (and funny) silent comedies can be.
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MCT:September 19, 2007
Amazingly inventive for its time, Sherlock Jr was an early indication into just how forward thinking Buster Keaton was.
Buster plays our hero, a man who is a cinema projectionist and part time detective, who in an incredible scene, which looks amazing by modern standards let alone for 1924, Buster steps out of his day dreaming sef and into the screen. A Must watch -
MCT:April 1, 2007
So much creativity, action and humor for your eyes geniously brough by the comedy master, and yet such a simple and cute masterpiece. Don't miss this, whether you're a Buster Keaton fan or not.
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MCT:February 12, 2007
If not for the time spent in the setup, this would be a better film than The General. Once it gets going, it's amazing.
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MCT:February 7, 2007
Keaton is brilliant in his satire of Sherlock Holmes and detectives in general. Sherlock Jr. is a play in a play in play. Buster is up to his usual tricks and gags, highlights include the motorcycle ride, the floating car, the leap through the window to change into the costume of the old lady. He pits himself against villains so nasty and unchivalrous that he becomes the hero even without really trying. His use of backwards logic to poke fun at Holmes and his parlor tricks all show that Keaton was a master at the art or comedy. This film was originally going to be much longer but Keaton decided it would fare better as a shorter piece.
The whole sequence of the dinner party is simply amazing. His revealance of the criminal is hilarious and at the exact same moment brilliant. The playing with film effects is his personal jab at the capacities and limitations of film. -
MCT:January 8, 2007A wonderful piece of silent cinema. I didn't warm up to it quite the way I have with some of Keaton's other work, but great effects--loved the bit with the screen.
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Keaton's masterpiece, one of the greatest films on filmmaking ever made, and that rarity of rarities: a film full of special effects that are funny, moving, and flat-out beautiful.
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MCT:October 25, 2006
I got to sit down and watch this in my film appreciation class, and it was a total blast! I don't usually get into the older slapstick comedies, but this had several moments where I literally laughed out loud. Even a few of the moments that last a little longer is necessary for the viewers to get, don't last *too* long - after all, the film's only 45 minutes total. Overall, this is a wonderfully crafted movie from the early days of comedy. Makes me want to go and hunt up some more Buster Keaton movies.
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MCT:October 5, 2006
a fabulous comedy parodying the famous detective, keaton outdoes himself in this one and it was his warmup for the rest of his blockbusters, amusing scenes and crazy stunts, a must see for good comedy
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MCT:July 24, 2006
Wowie wow wow wow wow. My first Keaton film and it's simply a wonderful experience. The stuff he does is just incredible and because so much of it is real you get that same exhilirating buzz that comes with Jackie Chan's stunts. But to have that action take place in a wonderful ode to cinema that seems years ahead of its time both in narrative and technical terms and you have something outstanding.
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