Speedy

fairly decent but not very engaging characters and the gags arent as good as they are in other lloyd films

Speedy is another Harold Lloyd silent comedy recently restored in 4K by the folks at The Criterion Collection for their Blu-ray release. They have done a wonderful job here and Speedy makes for an excellent companion piece to their previous Lloyd output of Safety Last! (1923) and The Freshman (1925). For a film that is turning 88 years old tomorrow, Speedy is a beautifully restored piece and in wonderful condition considering its age, what a revelation to watch! Lloyd delivers another top notch comedic adventure here as the title character 'Speedy', who has a real hard time keeping a job or doing anything resembling a good job. The film is once again filled with great gags, hilarious set pieces, and perfect timing on the part of Lloyd and his interactions with the environment around him. Like most silent comedies there is a basic story here and a love interest for the title character, as well as several secondary characters who support Lloyd's character throughout his crazy antics. There are a couple huge set pieces with dozens and dozens of actors in them and it really adds to the scope of the film and makes for a wonderfully exciting spectacle. Overall, this was a wonderful feature length Harold Lloyd film and also his last silent film. There are many scenes that bring both smiles and laughs to the audience through the clever use of the setting and elements within it and his character's energy and persistence within this crazy series of events. Once again, like the first two feature length Lloyd films mentioned earlier, Speedy was a true feature length comedy from one of the masters of the silent era and truly a wonderfully fun watch even 88 years after its release. What a gift for film lovers and those who appreciate silent films and comedy in general.

One of the greatest films of Harold Lloyd's career. It was the last silent film he made. This may not be the best Lloyd film but it is definitely among them. He is a third to Chaplin and Keaton.

Very clever dialogue. So cool to see New York back then in the late 20's. Very cute how the horse has a straw hat on his head. Jane seems to be a cute little charismatic chipper girl. Idk why but it seemed like there wasn't a lot of individualism back in the days. Everyone wore the same hats and the same fucking suits and clothes. Everyone really just wanted to fin in and not stand out. I noticed this with the footage of the ball game and the shots of people walking around New York. Holy shit I never knew Harold Lloyd was so funny man. He's definitely got a knack for genuine humor, just like Chaplin. And very clever with his humor too. Bro the rides on Coney Island look so fun and dangerous at the same time! It's so interesting to see how roller coasters functioned back in the 20's. They were pretty much a liability waiting to happen. Omg I love how he flicked himself off at the wacky mirror once he realized he had paint on his suit. Lmao. I love how they sort of settle in to the back of the moving truck with all the furniture in the back. That ending was so good! So epic with the two horses pulling the train car and the mannequin dressed as a cop saluting the other cops. Lmao so good! Some of the stunts in this movie seemed really wreck less and dangerous. I seriously thought that some of the people in the movie were going to die or get injured really badly. Another movie about big businesses trying to buy out smaller businesses. Lloyd was able to do it in a funny and charismatic way. I loved this movie! A very unique and entertaining silent film comedy experience with plenty of clever humor. I don't think I'd buy it on Criterion but I'd definitely download it.

The best thrilling comedy movie ever made!

Probably Harold Lloyd’s worst film, but still a wonderful glimpse into a bygone epoch in cinema’s history.

Without a doubt one of the funniest silent films I've seen! Everything about this movie is comedy at its finest. Lloyd finds a way to make losing his job and getting in a fight funny. Definitely went out on top with his final silent picture.

Delightful comedy. Harold Lloyd at this best.

As much of a tribute to New York as Woody Allen's MANHATTAN, but with significantly more stunts.

An enjoyable visual treat of a movie if perhaps a little too long. Stuffed full to the brim with gags, action and romance, Lloyd brought his silent film-making era to a stylish, entertaining conclusion.