Tne movie came in a timely manner and was intact whenit arrive. Had no problems playing theDVD. I will be going back to this vendor also.
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A piece of history worth recollecting
Added 7/28/2009
A lot can be said as to how authentic the passages in the movie were but it takes nothing away from the excellent acting and the important recollection of early movie history. For many later generations (my own included) Chaplin has stood as a mere comedian, Buster Keatons 'successor' who bridged the gap into the talking movies etc. There was so much more to the man not the least his increasing political statements that in the end led to him being expelled from the US during the Communist witch hunt haydays......
I certainly learned a lot from this movie and while being mesmorized by particularly Robert Downey Jr's performance I gained an appetite for learning more about this remarkable little English man, all the while I was thoroughly entertained.
To me a big 4 stars (which you will realise from the body of my reviews is very very rare)
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Worked For Me On a Number Of Levels
Added 6/13/2009
First, Robert Downey Jr is absolutely brilliant in this ; by far his best work. Second while somewhat based on Chaplin's autobiography , the film uses flashback sequences and the device of Chaplin dictating his book to a fictional editor/ghostwriter played by Anthony Hopkins to great effect.
The clips from the original films are weaved into the story pretty seamlessly. Finally Chaplin's story is the story of Hollywood and the film industry.The scenes of the early days of Hollywood and and the glow of Los Angeles when it was a small town are fascinating to watch. It must have been quite a place and time.
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a sad, funny, fun movie. beautiful touching music. downey made a great chaplin. wish there were more features. deleted scenes, downey intv., etc.
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Capture the wonder of Chaplin and more with this...
Added 5/19/2009
Charlie Chaplin has been a remarkable comedian for all to see on silent film. Without a voice he could display a range of emotion. Chaplin is a wonder of fun, the rag of a man trying to survive daily life, running into daily obstacles, but reacting in comedic ways to get out of his predicaments. This movie opens your eyes to the man behind the comedy, while you still get to see Robert Downey Jr. play the comedian as we know him, and love him. I suggest this film for all Chaplin lovers.
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Tne movie came in a timely manner and was intact whenit arrive. Had no problems playing theDVD. I will be going back to this vendor also.
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A piece of history worth recollecting
Added 7/28/2009
A lot can be said as to how authentic the passages in the movie were but it takes nothing away from the excellent acting and the important recollection of early movie history. For many later generations (my own included) Chaplin has stood as a mere comedian, Buster Keatons 'successor' who bridged the gap into the talking movies etc. There was so much more to the man not the least his increasing political statements that in the end led to him being expelled from the US during the Communist witch hunt haydays......
I certainly learned a lot from this movie and while being mesmorized by particularly Robert Downey Jr's performance I gained an appetite for learning more about this remarkable little English man, all the while I was thoroughly entertained.
To me a big 4 stars (which you will realise from the body of my reviews is very very rare)
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Worked For Me On a Number Of Levels
Added 6/13/2009
First, Robert Downey Jr is absolutely brilliant in this ; by far his best work. Second while somewhat based on Chaplin's autobiography , the film uses flashback sequences and the device of Chaplin dictating his book to a fictional editor/ghostwriter played by Anthony Hopkins to great effect.
The clips from the original films are weaved into the story pretty seamlessly. Finally Chaplin's story is the story of Hollywood and the film industry.The scenes of the early days of Hollywood and and the glow of Los Angeles when it was a small town are fascinating to watch. It must have been quite a place and time.
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