Chaplin (Complete Box Set)

Advantages: Reserved the essence of Chaplin
Disadvantages: All the bad stuff that haapened to him

...One of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, he single-handedly changed the world of cinema and turned film into an art from, a man who is well-known for his act as a tramp, something which is far from what he was in real life. Known for popular films such as “The Kid” and “The Great Dictator”. This man took film development into a completely different zone; he had trekked through uncharted territory, where no man has walked before. He raised the bar so high that no other director or actor could even reach it. Yup. I’m talking about the one and only Charles Spencer Chaplin. (Also known as Charlie, Chaz, Charlot and, of course, The Little Tramp). This movie is about him. I don’t know what else to say to describe the storyline. Basically, it’s about the life of one of the greatest actors/directors of all time. The ups the downs... Read review

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...I like films. I always have done and I always will do, I guess. I will happily watch films from any genre and any era, and I very often find myself doing a sort of analysis thing as I watch, which can be extremely annoying for anybody I am sitting with me at the time, especially in the cinema! That said, I love comedies. And I absolutely love the really old classic comedies. Over the years I have grown to love the films of one man, a man who made 81 films, of which 67 were complete before his 30th birthday. He lived in America, but was an Englishman. His vaguely anti-authoritarian stance served only to make him some enemies in very high places. But who was he, you may ask. His name was Charles Spencer Chaplin. In 1992 Sir Richard Attenborough set about the unenviable task of making what is now termed a 'biopic' about the great man. He... Read review

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Advantages: Well made
Disadvantages: Little long. Skimps on details at times

...Chaplin started me off on a journey through the film vaults looking for the original Chaplin silent movies. But why would a such a dashing, witty bloke do such a thing? The answer lies (obviously) in this account of Chaplin's life. The film covers familiar ground and doesn't do anything 'risky' or controversial, which is a shame but does make easy going entertainment. The production is first rate, looking grand and elegant when needed, rough and grimy when need be. The cast however slot seemlessly into this world and do a very good job. Robert Downey Jr (he of drug troubles) is central to the film and his casting is excellent, managing to portray Chaplin perfectly. The supporting cast do a good job and none of them eclipse the 'star' of the picture. Full marks go to John Barry's emotional score which enhances Attenbrough's on screen... Read review

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