After so many years the comedy of this film still holds up. I think a lot of people assume silent films are slow and boring, but this really holds you attention and is a great watch. The jokes build off of each other and create an lively pace. The timing of the gags was spot on, and they add to the fast paced energy of the film. Lloyd has great chemistry with Mildred Davis, especially as he meets her after the clock/building climbing scene.
The clock scene is really incredible for the time, and stunts like that make me feel genuinely nervous for the character. After watching it I went and looked up information on how it was done, it really feels like he's in danger. The technical work of Safety Last is a feat. Really impressive how Harold Lloyd is both a talented and funny actor, and also accomplishes crazy stunts. Its really impressive the shots and stunts they were able to achieve in 1923, and the quality of the picture is really nice. The film has had a really lasting impact, watching it I made connections to other movies that have referenced the clock scene, like Back to the Future.
The clock scene is really incredible for the time, and stunts like that make me feel genuinely nervous for the character. After watching it I went and looked up information on how it was done, it really feels like he's in danger. The technical work of Safety Last is a feat. Really impressive how Harold Lloyd is both a talented and funny actor, and also accomplishes crazy stunts. Its really impressive the shots and stunts they were able to achieve in 1923, and the quality of the picture is really nice. The film has had a really lasting impact, watching it I made connections to other movies that have referenced the clock scene, like Back to the Future.