Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the documentary as a chronological survey of Chaplin's work, starting with his most significant shorts and covering ... (Full plot summary below)
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Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the documentary as a chronological survey of Chaplin's work, starting with his most significant shorts and covering all of his features. Schickel supports his narration with testimony from artists familiar with Chaplin's work and family members who offer personal insights into the comedian's life. The documentary plays down but doesn't ignore the controversies that swirled around Chaplin's private life. But the main focus is on the films. They include some of the best-loved movies of all time. Clips from "Kid Auto Races at Venice," the 1914 Keystone short in which Chaplin first used his Tramp costume, reveal a startlingly modern technique and sensibility, as if the filmmakers were predicting and mocking reality TV. Subsequent shorts show Chaplin refining his 'Little Tramp' character while absorbing the essentials of filmmaking. By the time he made "Easy Street," in 1917, Chaplin had perfected a combination of knockabout farce and Victorian sentiment that still proves irresistible. Chaplin's early features, including "The Kid," "The Gold Rush" and "City Lights," were such blockbuster hits that he could essentially ignore the coming of sound for almost a decade. Those making appearances on the program include Woody Allen, Richard Attenborough, Jeanine Basinger, Claire Bloom, Geraldine Chaplin. Sydney Chaplin, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Milos Forman, Bill Irwin, Norman Lloyd, Marcel Marceau, David Raksin, David Robinson, Andrew Sarris, Martin Scorsese and Jeffrey Vance.
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| Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovA more than fitting (and long overdue) elegy. |
| NewsdayJohn AndersonMade with enormous affection; the Chaplinesque sentimentality, which so many silent fans cite when voicing a preference for Keaton or Harold Lloyd, is employed here, not exploited. |
| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansPity the poor film-school student who will have to sit through this dry-as-dust documentary. |
| New York Magazine/VultureJohn Leonard... a model of the genre, in which we see genius as well as hear about it... |
| Boxoffice MagazineMary ColbertManages to act as a riveting entrée for novices to Chaplin's work while providing enough new fare for aficionados. |
| New York PostMegan LehmannMore than a celebration of Chaplin's art; it is a thorough examination of what made this gifted artist, the world's first true celebrity, tick. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganAn excellent introduction to one of the towering figures in film. |
| TV GuideMaitland McDonaghDelivers the facts and illustrates the work with a generous selection of well-chosen clips. |
| User ReviewYoung Carl DThe DEFINITIVE documentary on the life of Charles Chaplin. Featuring interviews with both the people who knew him best and current actors and directors who were influenced by his genius. Also includes a plethora of film clips showcasing the greatest movie moments of his career along with rare home movies and newsreel footage. A MUST SEE! |
| User ReviewBruce BA must see for any Chaplin fan...enough said. |
