Chaplin [Region 2] | ![Chaplin [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EYE2F4FHL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Richard Attenborough
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw, Moira Kelly
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $29.33
Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 198376
Format: Pal
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), German (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 500260
EAN: 4006680023403
ASIN: B00005O084
Theatrical Release Date: January 8, 1993
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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 any deficits. Robert Downey Jr. does an excellent job re-creating Chaplin's graceful slapstick and getting inside the silent-film superstar's head over many 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, longtime 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
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 Worked For Me On a Number Of Levels June 13, 2009
R. J. Marsella (California)
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.
 CHARLIE May 19, 2009
David Chan (New York)
a sad, funny, fun movie. beautiful touching music. downey made a great chaplin. wish there were more features. deleted scenes, downey intv., etc.
Capture the wonder of Chaplin and more with this... May 19, 2009
B. Williams (California, USA)
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.
Little Tramp not so silent..... May 3, 2009
Neil Elliot (W. Hollywood, CA)
The film goes beyond the peek and tell.....it is still amazing that RD,Jr. didn't receive an Oscar for this performance. He has proven, up to the present, that he is one of America's foremost actors, regardless of the off the screen craziness that dragged him down for so long. The film is very interesting to watch, but it's Downey with his seemingly bottomless bag of talent that lulls the viewer into the false sense of watching a film WITH Chaplin, rather than about him. The gods of comedy and tragedy have given Mr. Downey a plethora of gifts and it feels good to sit and watch him use these gifts so brilliantly.
I would say this anniversary edition has information and insights that only add to the value of the purchase.
A Robert Downey Jr. triumph. February 28, 2009
R. Bohn
This excelleant biopic based on Chaplins life is only somewhat overshadowed by Robert Downey Jr's terrific performance. This was of course before his personal problems cut off his promising career. Thank goodness he conquered his problems and has returned and once again proven the excellant actor that he is. Bravo for "Chaplin" and Bravo for Robert downey Jr. And of course Bravo for Anthony Hopkins as director.
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