It takes a while for Seven Chances to pick up speed - there's an awful lot of set-up to get through first in Buster Keaton's inheritance comedy - but once it gets going, watch out! Keaton's character stands to inherit a fortune if he marries by 7 PM that night (for [REASONS]). Good thing he has a sweetheart who loves him. Well, his awkward proposal doesn't quite charm and he's off trying to find Mrs. Perfect SOMEwhere, ANYwhere (way more than seven chances, by the way). Or at least that's what his lawyers want him to do. While the romantic misunderstanding is laced with sweetness, it's not until the third act at the film goes from ok to awesome, as Keaton stages another of his amazing chase sequences, racing against a horde of brides, dangerous rockfalls, and whatever other vehicular problems he cared to design for the film. It's a long and stupendous sequence that saves the film from its more mundane early acts. Shame about the black-faced characters, but the ending triumphs even over that. (Still, my usual warning is in effect.)
Some of the comments here about racism in this film suggest a lack of understanding of either the common acceptance of blackface at the time, or the miscegenation legislation of the era. Possibly both.
liked the first half. was funny to see in which ways he proposed and got rejected. unfortunately it became kinda tedious when the chase scene started. there are so many chase scenes in buster keaton movies (especially in his shorts), at some point they just arent funny anymore.
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Buster Keaton is a true triathlete.Petrux
First Zombie Movie ever? :)Siskoid
It takes a while for Seven Chances to pick up speed - there's an awful lot of set-up to get through first in Buster Keaton's inheritance comedy - but once it gets going, watch out! Keaton's character stands to inherit a fortune if he marries by 7 PM that night (for [REASONS]). Good thing he has a sweetheart who loves him. Well, his awkward proposal doesn't quite charm and he's off trying to find Mrs. Perfect SOMEwhere, ANYwhere (way more than seven chances, by the way). Or at least that's what his lawyers want him to do. While the romantic misunderstanding is laced with sweetness, it's not until the third act at the film goes from ok to awesome, as Keaton stages another of his amazing chase sequences, racing against a horde of brides, dangerous rockfalls, and whatever other vehicular problems he cared to design for the film. It's a long and stupendous sequence that saves the film from its more mundane early acts. Shame about the black-faced characters, but the ending triumphs even over that. (Still, my usual warning is in effect.)ClassicLady
Wonderful! Simply genius!Mathijsvdm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnflTNU8cbAForeign Film Fanatic
Possibly my favorite Keaton film along with The General and one of my favorite silent films.EssexMutant
Some of the comments here about racism in this film suggest a lack of understanding of either the common acceptance of blackface at the time, or the miscegenation legislation of the era. Possibly both.Dieguito
Buster Keaton is the funniest!Llanirev
So this is where 'The Bachelor [1999]' got their Brides chasing scene from :)Gilles Debil
Why would anyone watch a sports game instead of this film?chunkylefunga
Good film, though shocking to see such racism.CafeAmericain
Even though it had a lot of racism in it, I really liked this one!nihonjindesuka
liked the first half. was funny to see in which ways he proposed and got rejected. unfortunately it became kinda tedious when the chase scene started. there are so many chase scenes in buster keaton movies (especially in his shorts), at some point they just arent funny anymore.