good movie one of buster keaton's best work this is the first silent film and movie in history to deal with stunt pefromance it was ahead of it's time in the 20s charile chaplen ruiled that era but the general brought a new way of filmmaking leading to future action stars such as jackie chan who was heavy influence off of buster keaton's works this is definitey a great silent film full of suspence it is known for it's 4 min battle and the train chase is very exciting creating a new way of comedy for the future of action put together.