Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys
Sir Richard Attenborough's biographical film of the life and times of Charles Chaplin is a little thin as a narrative, but it is so charmingly creative and ultimately moving, it's hard to care about a...( read more
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September 29, 2009A brilliant biography. Attenborough & Downey Jr bring Chaplin to life in this brutally honest adaption of his own autobiography. I particularly like Kline's Douglas Fairbanks in a supporting role.
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July 16, 2009Robert Downey Jr. is absolutely unforgettable, a classic performance capturing the essence and creative genious of one of the most popular pop icons of the twentyith century. Kevin Kline is brilliant. A creative, charming, dazzeling and incredable masterpiece of a film by Directo...( read more)
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June 23, 2009Robert Downey Jr's uncanny performance carries the whole movie from start to finish. Comeback or not, I'll always remember this as his best performance, yet. Kudos to every bit of Chaplin's artistic/physical abilities shown through the movie: on stage or in front of the camera, a...( read more)
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February 21, 2009"Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend."
A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
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Even if you're not a Charlie Chaplin fan like me, this movie is still a must-see for all avid movie goers out there. Dir...( read more) -
February 8, 2009Robert Downey, Jr is brilliant as Charlie Chapln. Chaplin gives us the life of Charlie Chaplin in a chronological layout aided by a fictitious writer portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. Personally, I don't feel the writer helped the story move along well. Instead of being a seamles...( read more)
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November 12, 2009A movie that portrays Chaplin's personal life; which wasn't all that funny. Its also a harsh look at reality at how Charlie Chaplin was just as human as anyone. His work and life was dedicated to making people laugh which deeply affects his personal life. This movie is very well ...( read more)
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November 8, 2009Robert didn't just act the part of Chaplin, he became him. I don't think I have ever seen a better performance in my life. He definitely should have won the Oscar that year.
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November 3, 2009gOOD MOVIE...Downey is a great stand-in for Chaplin. Only Depp or Downey would work for this part and waiting to see Deep in it next!!
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July 16, 2007This has to be one of the greatest biopics i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!! Robert Downey Jr IS chaplin in this movie, you couldnt have asked for a better chaplin. i thought the music in this movie was great as well John Barry's best scores..........
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January 5, 2007Oh, what a magnificent performance of Robert Downey Jr. A really amazing film as well, with great actors like Kevin Kline that really knows how to put a tear on your eyes.
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