I like DW, but I was bored

Rating: 4/10 (29 November 2006)

I have no problem with either DW or silent films, I just thought this was boring and not nearly as good as say, Potemkin or Broken Blossoms. And the fact that the overt racism, as with Gone Wiith the Wind, is glossed over is disturbing. I understand some peoples problem with silent films, and I would not recommend this one as a starting point. It feels twice as long as it's already too long run time. If you want to see a fine example of DW's, I would suggest Broken Blossoms. I found it far superior. If you are trying a silent for the first time, I would suggest either City Lights or Metropolis, both very fine examples of the genre.