The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put that relationship in jeopardy. The Kid holds quite well for such an old film but it's definitely not one of Chaplin's best films since it has it's fair share of storytelling problems which don't really affect the movie completely except a small part of it. The acting was good and the story was sentimental for sure but it could have also been much much better as a whole but it still still a nice touch seeing a different side of Charlie Chaplin and raising a kid but also the problems that that responsibility has. (7/10)

Today, Charlie Chaplin is known primarily and exclusively for his silent, slapstick humor, but one mustn't forget that he was also a master at tearjerking drama. The Kid is perhaps the finest example of the classic comedy master's ability to tug at our heartstrings. The Kid is a film that is only about sixty minutes in length, and yet it has far more dramatic impact than most films that are twice as long! Although I seem to only be acknowledging the film's more emotional qualities, there is also no doubting that The Kid is also an extremely funny movie, possibly even among the funniest films ever made. Even within this tale of melancholy, Chaplin is able to inject some of his most clever and creative slapstick routines. With the help of child co star Jackie Coogan, Chaplin is able to get laughs that will please almost anyone's sense of humor, from the infantile to the elderly. Jack Coogan in particular has surprisingly solid comedic ability and timing, despite his obvious young age. The image of Chaplin picking up Coogan by his overalls as Coogan is in the midst of a fight is just precious, because of Coogan's reluctance to stop fighting. Instead of calming down and succumbing to his father's orders, he wiggles around vigorously, throwing out useless punches and kicks. Chaplin's ability to fairly balance extreme emotions is the stuff of cinematic legend. As the famous title card so accurately describes: The Kid is "A picture with a smile-and perhaps, a tear."

No more Words to say about the greatness of this movie.I SEE IT DAILY At least ONCE ON MY MOBILE PHONE.EXCELLENT COMBINATION OF FUN AND TEARS. A Must Watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Movie Title: THE KID [1921] Director & Writer: Charles Chaplin Starring: Edna Purviance, Jackie Coogan and Charles Chaplin

When you are about to watch a Charlie Chaplin movie your mind is set up for a comical yet dramatic roller coaster ride. I have watched several of Charlie's movies like the 1931 masterpiece 'City Lights' and the wonderful world of 'Modern Times'. You are hugely mistaken if you think movies of the past are superannuated. In fact, I used to think like that too until I watched City Lights. On the other hand, The Kid was released years before City Lights. It is not an overstatement to call Charlie a genius. The Kid, even being such an old movie, has a rich plot. One of the main characteristics of Charlie's films are the details. If we watch his movies carefully each and every scene have a grandeur of details. One example of a clever yet a powerful detail from the movie, for a 1921 movie, as I remember, was a scene when Charlie showed "the kid" to the women outside his house. The women asked Charlie the name of the kid. Charlie didn't knew the name. He would have told any random name but he didn't as he didn't knew if the kid was a boy or a girl. So, he goes into the house; checks; comes out and instantly tells the ladies "John". It takes some time to get all the jokes as we the people of 21st century are not used to silent comedy.The plot of The Kid is quiet simple but pretty effective for a 1921 movie. A depressed woman abandons her new born baby. A tramp (Charlie Chaplin) notices the baby and tries to find his mother but he can't. In the end he takes the baby to his home. The story then takes a leap of five years. The baby now helps the tramp in his day to day endeavors to earn money. The kid also helps him in the kitchen. There is a lot of humor content in this part of the story. Jackie Coogan did an outstanding job as the Kid. You don't expect much from a child artist but this little guy was beyond exceptional. After half an hour the story takes a dramatic turn and the kid fells sick. When the doctor comes to their house he notices that the tramp is not the real father of the kid. This information somehow gets to the City Orphanage. They try to take the kid away from the tramp but the tramp doesn't give up on the kid. He fights everyone for the kid. This part of the story shows the love that have been cultivated between the tramp and the kid in the last five years. The movie clearly shows how two people doesn't need to be kith and kin to care for each other.As for a movie nearly a century old one can't complain about the camera and sound effects. I could call the direction a fairly decent one but it's was more of a clever one than just being a simple one. The set direction was very impressive, 8/10 for that. Costume design was good too. If you are into entertainment and movies, this movie is a must watch for you. It's really interesting to see all the techniques used in the past to present a story. For others, I guarantee this movie won't disappoint you. We talk about movies like Godfather and Star Wars as timeless but these movies are not even half as old as Charlie Chaplin's movies. His movie has lasted the test of time and it always will. Charlie is dead but his movies surely are eternal.Overall I would rate the movie 9 out of 10.