Review of Chaplin (1992) by Bruce D — 28 Aug 2008

Robert Downey Jr. is astonishing as the Little Tramp.

This review of Chaplin (1992) was written by Bruce D on 28 Aug 2008.

Chaplin has generally received positive reviews.

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