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(1992)
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From legendary director Richard Attenborough comes the epic story of a true cinematic icon, Charlie Chaplin. In this award-winning masterpiece we follow Chaplin's increasingly complicated life from a poverty stricken music hall entertainer in England to eventual triumph in America. The story of Chaplin is the story of cinema as we watch him grow from developing silent era slapstick to becoming one of the most important, pioneering fathers of film making, the art-form of a new century. But although he was able to reflect wondrous, magical humour in his work his private life was afflicted with infamy, sadness and a growing sense of loss.
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Chaplin review by Victoria Sutton
Acting at its very best.
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In this biography of Charlie Chaplin’s life, based on his autobiography, Robert Downey Jr. fully embodies Charlie Chaplin and in my opinion he deserves the best actor Oscar (though I have not seen Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman which was the winner in 1993). His slapstick movements and his tramp walk are perfect and he is an utter joy to watch on screen; it is a real pity he was shunned off the Hollywood scene. Not only was Downey’s performance immaculate, but that of all the fabulous supporting cast, full of A list actors; Kevin Kline playing Douglas Fairbanks stood out for me. The music was beautiful and poignant and added to the mellow mood, especially the last scene which bought tears to my eyes. (Though some may argue that it is a little sentimental) I especially enjoyed the mini biographies that appeared before the end credits that let us know what happened to all the characters that we met.
Overall Richard Attenborough delivered his usual top notch high standard of film and pulls of a magnificent tribute to one of the greatest actors and Hollywood pioneers.
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 18/04/2011 |
| Production Year: | 1992 |
| Run Time: | 138 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
