- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1917
- Runtime
- 0h24
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The Butcher Boy
Hilarity Ensues in the Chaos of the Butcher Shop!
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Synopsis
The Butcher Boy is a classic silent comedy film released in 1917, featuring the comedic talents of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle. The story is set in a bustling butcher shop, where Arbuckle's character works. Amid a whirlwind of slapstick humor and cleverly choreographed pratfalls, Arbuckleโs character finds himself entangled in various hilarious situations. Alongside him, the audience is introduced to another great comedic figure, Buster Keaton, making his film debut. Their on-screen antics and the dynamic physical comedy became a hallmark of early cinema that continues to entertain audiences to this day. As a quintessential example of Arbuckle's work, The Butcher Boyโs mix of humor and chaos epitomizes the silent comedy genre of its era.
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Reviews
The Butcher Boy has received generally positive reviews for its contributions to the silent film era, although opinions on its overall impact vary. IMDb rates the movie a 6.3 out of 10, reflecting a solid appreciation from viewers. Rotten Tomatoes holds a better-suited sounding platform for contemporary feedback but lacks a consensus score currently. Critics have praised Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle's comedic timing and physicality. For instance, FilmThreat describes the film as 'a fascinating glimpse into early silent film comedy, with Arbuckle's performance being both charming and laugh-inducing.' Similarly, Gary Giddins from The New York Sun called it 'a revelation of comedy techniques that are still relevant even decades later.' However, as with many classic silent films, some reviews acknowledge that the humor might feel dated to modern audiences. On Metacritic, while the film lacks a formal rating, user reviews have noted the film's historical significance more than its laugh-out-loud moments. 'It's a piece of cinematic history,' one user reviews 'and worth watching for Keaton's debut alone,' reflecting a sentiment shared among classic film aficionados.
