Partly based on Charlie Chaplin's My Autobiography, this humorous and dramatic biopic features an all-star cast including Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, Diane Lane, and Chaplin's real-life daughter, Geraldine Chaplin, who portrays his mentally ill mother. With the use of flashback, an elderly Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor (Hopkins), who urges him to be more vulnerable and emotionally honest with his memoirs while journeying through his poverty-stricken ...
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Partly based on Charlie Chaplin's My Autobiography, this humorous and dramatic biopic features an all-star cast including Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, Diane Lane, and Chaplin's real-life daughter, Geraldine Chaplin, who portrays his mentally ill mother. With the use of flashback, an elderly Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor (Hopkins), who urges him to be more vulnerable and emotionally honest with his memoirs while journeying through his poverty-stricken childhood, closest friendships, many marriages, merciless pursuit by J. Edgar Hoover (Kevin Dunn), and ingenious invention of "The Little Tramp." Highlighted works such as The Gold Rush (1925) and The Great Dictator (1940) illustrate significant turning points in Chaplin's prolific filmography. Director Richard Attenborough's film also explores the circumstances surrounding Chaplin's exile from America and his eventual return to receive an honorary Academy Award. Lisa Kropiewnicki, Rovi
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Very good. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May show slight wear. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and free of scratches. If applicable, digital copies may not be redeemable.
THIS IS A WONDERFUL MOVIE TOLD IN THE FIRST PERSON OF CHAPLIN OF HIS ENTIRE LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD AND EUROPE. HE LIVED A GOOD LIFE, A FUNNY LIFE, EVEN HIS DAUGHTER WAS IN THE MOVIE PLAYING ANOTHER RELATIVE. GOT TO SEE ALL THE REAL CHAPLIN MOVIES AT THE END WHEN HE WAS AWARDED A SPECIAL ACADEMY AWARD.
joy1
Apr 15, 2010
sad story of a funny man
gripping and sad story of a funny man known for comedy.
zalman8
Oct 9, 2008
Excellent Flick
Robert Downey, Jr. is outstanding in the role of cinema icon Charles Chaplin. Many funny and moving scenes. Highly recommended