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Chaplin [DVD] [1992]

DVD ~ Robert Downey Jr.
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw, Moira Kelly
  • Directors: Richard Attenborough
  • Writers: Diana Hawkins, Bryan Forbes, Charles Chaplin, David Robinson, William Boyd
  • Producers: Diana Hawkins
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, German, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Momentum Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 20 May 2002
  • Run Time: 139 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000059530
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 44,344 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Chaplin, Sir Richard Attenborough's biographical film of the life and times of the famous comic, is a little thin as a narrative, but it is so charmingly creative and ultimately moving that it's hard to worry about the deficits. Robert Downey Jr does an excellent job re-creating Chaplin's graceful slapstick and getting inside the silent-film superstar's head over the years of triumph, defeat, scandal, official persecution, exile and inner peace. A huge cast portray the allies, friends, lovers and enemies in Chaplin's life, including Moira Kelly as his final, long-time wife Oona, Kevin Kline as Douglas Fairbanks, Geraldine Chaplin as Charlie's mother and James Woods as a prosecutor working hard to nail Chaplin for anti-American sentiments. Attenborough declines to tell the story in a flat, linear way, employing such clever techniques as detailing one chapter in Chaplin's life as a silent comedy. The climactic scene set at an Oscar tribute for Chaplin will get the tears flowing. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

Special Features

1.85 Wide Screen
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English German
Dolby Digital Surround
Trailer
Behind The Scenes
Production Story
A Directors View
Photo Gallery
English\German\Turkish
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The life of a great entertainer., 9 July 2009
This review is from: Chaplin [DVD] [1992] (DVD)
Richard Attenborough had already proven he was masterful at bringing the life of a famous person to screen ten years before Chaplin was released, with the highly praised and awarded Gandhi. Though this film was more critically lauded than Chaplin, it is obvious that Attenborough is masterful at the sprawling biopic.

Chaplin obviously tells the story of one of the UK's most famous entertainers (Who ironically spent a great deal of his life in the US). From his humble beginnings in the poverty of Victorian London to his rise to become the most famous man on the planet at the time, to his fall from grace at the hands of America's communist paranoia, right up until his final years where he accepts a lifetime achievement award from The Academy. Today, he is known by his still-hilarious silent films and his comedy character The Little Tramp, but like many great comedians, he was a complex and sad man deep down.

The film spans almost all of the man's 88-year life, and the viewer really gets a feeling of a large space of time passing without ever becoming tired of the film (which is around two hours and twenty minutes long). This is partly because the events, locations and activities of Chaplin were many and pretty varied. Most of his life story is told as he relates his story to his biographer (Sir Anthony Hopkins). He engages in a great many relationships with different women, particularly younger ones. His career is also long and varied, starting out as a comic at the Hackney Empire, branching out into a silent film star, moving into "talkies", writing the musical Modern Times and co-forming United Artists Pictures.

The acting in the film is strong throughout, as you would expect from a stellar cast that includes Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Thaw, Dan Ackroyd, Kevin Kline, James Woods, Marisa Tomei, and Geraldine Chaplin, Charlie's daughter, playing her grandmother. But the most impressive has to be Robert Downey Jr., playing the lead role. If you have any doubts as to whether an American could play one of Britain's most famous sons, then this film will lay it to rest once and for all. He masters both the cockney accent from Chaplin's earlier years, and the more refined speech pattern he adopted once he had settled in America. But more than this he successfully conveys his driven attitude to his work (his comedy mannerisms are imitated extremely well), his frustration at changing times and his sadness at losing what he loved. Even as he is unrecognisable in prosthetics when playing Chaplin as an old man, he manages to ooze emotion and realism.

The production values for this film were highly praised, and this is obvious once you have seen it. The locations are expansive, authentic and beautiful. One memorable moment has Charlie and his brother attempting to conceal him from the police as they make their escape and is played in the style of his famous silent comedy films.

Chaplin is a fantastic biopic of one of the true greats of the entertainment world. If you have a love for cinema, comedy or any form of antertainment then this film will prove to be a fascinating insight into the world of this very interesting and flawed human being.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius, 26 April 2005
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A fantastic film with a stunning performance by Robert Downey Jnr as Chaplin. Emotional, funny & moving, superb entertainment & great acting all round. Brilliant.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Chaplin is a joy, 27 April 2001
By McGillfan (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chaplin [VHS] [1991] (VHS Tape)
Chaplin is a film to be savoured from beginning to end. Visually stunning and well thought out. Sensitive and carefully constructed direction from Lord Attenborough, and the performance of Robert Downey Jr in the title role is quite simply mesmeric. If ever an actor was robbed of a much deserved Oscar it was Mr Downey. He not only captured the whole essence of the Chaplin persona, but also the heart and soul of the comic genius. The John Barry score is a melodic treat. Also, one cannot praise too highly the supporting players of rich thespian talent - Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, John Thaw, Geraldine Chaplin et al! A must see production!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost a five star movie
To try and deliver a movie about the life of the great Charlie Chaplin was a very big ask but Richard Attenborough did a fine job here. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mr. A. Whiteside

5.0 out of 5 stars Legend.
I regret to admit that before this film, I had very little respect for the works of Chaplin. Two and a half hours later and I've learnt more about him than I ever thought I could... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Amber Britton

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly excellent film
This film is a quite exceptional piece. Thoughtfully directed throughout it tells the story of The Little Tramp from his development of his comedy style in Vaudeville through to... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mr. Robin Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
I am not a Chaplin fan, never have been yet I was totally immersed in this film. Robert Downey Jnr acting is fantastic & he is completely believable in the role. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Shenow

5.0 out of 5 stars An astonishing performance
Let's face it - Iron Man WAS Robert Downey, Jr. and he was by far the best thing in Tropic Thunder. Downey, Jr. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jim-Jim

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
"Chaplin" is a well-rounded story about one of the most influental and important filmmakers in history. Robert Downey Jnr. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Claus Henriksen

5.0 out of 5 stars SHEER GENIUS
There are not too many true geniuses around these days.Robert Downey Jr is not a genius,but he is one of the greatest actors of our time and who better to play a real genius such... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alan Butcher

5.0 out of 5 stars "The man's a wizard with women."
In the hands of director Richard Attenborough, Charlie Chaplin's life story becomes a sweeping and touching film. Robert Downey, Jr. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kona

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Brilliant
This is a truly brilliant film.
Robert Downey Jr shows in this film just what an amazing actor he is. This film is beautifully acted by all who star in it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. N. Canham

5.0 out of 5 stars Chaplin is British at heart and Jewish in mind
It is probably not the best film ever made about Charlie Chaplin, and I even think it is far behind Charlie Chaplin's own autobiography on which it is supposed to be based. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU

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