Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

dmataylor-43810 The General is the greatest silent movie ever made. While I am not a fan of silent movies, this one is an exception. The part that makes this film so great is Buster Keaton. He took a story that happened during the civil war and added humor to it. Keaton shows what life was like in the south, particually the conscription act of 1862; which is when Keaton tries to enlist but is told he is no use to the south. Then, Keaton's girlfriend refuss to talk to him until he is in uniform. When she is kidnapped, the locamotave chase begins as he sets out to find her, which is one of the funniest scenes in all of cinema. Keaton's gags and jokes make this movie enjoyabe, and I would recommend this movie over any other movie of the 1920's. I am proud to give this movie a 9/10.

grantss 1862, Georgia, USA. The American Civil War is in its second year and Johnnie Gray is barred from enlisting. He is a train engineer and the Confederate Army feel he is more valuable to the Southern cause in his current role than in the army. This frustrates Johnnie and has estranged him from his sweetheart Annabelle, who views him as a coward. Then his beloved engine, The General, is stolen by Union spies and is heading for Union lines. Moreover, Annabelle is on board. Johnnie sets off after the two loves of his life.Great comedy from the silent era, directed and starring one of the greatest comedy directors and actors of that era, Buster Keaton. This is a rollicking adventure complete with wonderfully thought-out and performed physical comedy and other sight gags. Some very clever use of the plot to generate the comedy.The plot itself isn't overly profound, but crams in a lot of action and adventure, plus some romance.Very entertaining.

DonAlberto THE GENERAL When one watches for the first time the General great things happen: laughter, relief, a never-ending smile…and that old sniff of old good cinema. I must admit not many films out there give the pleasure this one has. It is like everything just falls right into place. Overall the movie is a perfect account of all the things that make comedy great. Simplicity, good and twisted plot, a sense of the unexpected becoming more and more real…Do you feel me, don't you? It has been attributed to Chalie Chaplin the following sentence: "to make a comedy film you only need three things: a park, a woman and a police officer". We can safely say The General stands up to it. Well, there is no park in The General, although the landscape is used wisely, but there's a woman. As for the police officer…well, not exactly. What we do have in the film are soldiers. I'm afraid of telling you the plot of the story because I don't want to spoil anything. I reckon it'd be better if you find it out for yourselves. Well, let's just say that Buster Keaton plays the main character, an engineer whose beloved locomotive has been stolen by Union spies. From that point on, he does everything in his power to get it back. There's nothing more for me to say but…Enjoy yourselves!!

flumswack This is the first silent film I've seen, so I'd like to write this review for people who are also new to the silent film genre.Also: this is my only review (so far) without a rating. The General is a film that made me question the relationship between the quality of a film and how much I enjoy it.On one hand, The General is a well made film. The direction is interesting and engaging, the stunts are impressive (what do you expect from Buster Keaton?) and the story was surprisingly well-written.But did I laugh? Yes. I didn't guffaw, but some points made me chuckle. However, that's just what I thought. If YOU love this film, then fair enough. If YOU hate it, I can also understand. I simply didn't like it because I couldn't really get involved and interested with what was happening. I know I said that the direction was "interesting and engaging" but that's purely on an analytical level.DO NOT WATCH THIS WITH OTHER PEOPLE, especially those who will take the psis out of it/you. When you are reminded that this is a film, you realise how cartoony it is and can't really buy into it. If you don't care about what other people think - and we're talking The Big Lebowski levels of care-free here - then give it a shot.I would recommend this to someone getting into silent films for the first time, especially if you don't care give a fcuk about anyone else and you're a real gangsta. Thanks for making me censor myself, IMDb.