Sherlock Jr. (1924)

Director: Buster Keaton
Stars: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton
Runtime: 45 minutes

Synopsis: A film monitor dreams of becoming a detective.

Performances: 10/10
Screenplay: 8/10
Special Effects: N.A.
Costumes/Makeup: 7/10
Editing: 10/10
Cinematography: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 10/10 

Verdict: If filmmaking was a science, Buster Keaton would've won a Nobel prize for this movie. The classic, made in 1924, aged like fine wine and holds up perfectly to this day, nearly 100 years after its initial release. The film is only 45 minutes long but never stops to breathe for a second. It's hilarious and action-packed since the very first second, and this all thanks to Buster Keaton's incredible stunt work (which nearly got him killed), and marvelous comedic timing. Keaton doesn't only shine in front of the camera but also leaves a mark behind it. The film uses editing and camera handling techniques that revolutionized moviemaking forever. The score, as in every silent film, had the heavy task of being its own character, and succeeded without a shadow of a doubt at it. This is one of Keaton's best project, and could serve as a great introduction to one of the three biggest silent films comedians (along with Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd). 

Final Grade: 9/10