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The Circus(Chaplin 1928) review

"The Circus" is a classic film directed and starred by Charlie Chaplin, released on January 6, 1928. Chaplin won the special honorary Oscar for this film in 1927. Even in the 21st century, watching this movie again still brings laughter and profound reflections. In the film, Chaplin plays a tramp whose pure love shines through despite his poverty. His relationship with the circus owner's daughter, Mary, evolves from a crush to a selfless act of letting go, filled with emotional ups and downs. Chaplin's unique humor and delicate performance bring this complex emotional journey to life. In the movie, he cherishes the hope of love with just an egg, but when Mary comes to him, he generously and kindly lets her go to someone more suitable. This detail highlights the tramp's unselfishness and greatness; despite his sadness, he faces life with a smile. At the end of the film, the circus moves away in a cloud of dust, and the tramp sits quietly, leaving only a lonely figu...