Review of A King in New York (1957) by Michael H — 26 Jun 2010
An unfocused but gleefully sardonic film which serves as the last gift from Chaplin as an actor. Importantly, it comes late in his career, after America targeted him as part of their witch hunt and effectively ruined one of the greatest film careers in the history of the medium.
Chaplin certainly hasn't forgotten or forgiven here (who could blame him?), but instead of striking back violently he does so with a signature sarcasm which points out the absurdity of the red scare and comments on it with a good sense of humor.
Admittedly, the story does make a wild burst in its final act, where structure is lost and Charlie takes a few potshots, but this doesn't take away from the wonderful sequences that lead up to it.
After a career of incredible characters and some of the most heartwarming and hilarious movies of all time, this is a worthy actor's swan song for Charlie Chaplin- both autobiographical and imaginative.
This review of A King in New York (1957) was written by Michael H on 26 Jun 2010.
A King in New York has generally received positive reviews.
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