Review of Chaplin (2011) by Russ A — 06 Jun 2009

This movie is Robert Downey Jr acting at his finest. He became Charlie Chaplin in this bio-pic.

This review of Chaplin (2011) was written by Russ A on 06 Jun 2009.

Chaplin has generally received positive reviews.

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Spanning over the film legend's era-defining career, it captures a broad collection of Chaplin's most humorous and heart-breaking moments in life…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 24 Dec 2013

Passable is underwhelming, this brushes over too many controversial matters and glosses over the rest. Wath to be entertained, not informed…

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By David S (4,459) on 04 Sep 2014

RDJ delivers his best performance ever as Charlie Chaplin. This was a very intriguing biography of the silent actor…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 14 Jul 2015

Robert Downey Jr. is phenomenal in this role and the film managed to keep me entertained even after repeat viewings…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 21 Aug 2014

For any film aficionados and self proclaimed fans of the late Chaplin immense and unique work, this film plays like a love letter and homage…

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By Olivier B (677) on 25 Nov 2015

I am in a tough, yet wonderful, part of my life. Because of that I could hook into the inner most emotions conveyed by this story…

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By William R (799) on 06 Jun 2014

An overly too long biop film that is saved by a career best performance from Robert Downey Jr…

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By Christina M (276) on 27 Sep 2014

Robert was too young when he portrayed Chaplin. But he did a wonderful job…

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By Sgt. C (526) on 03 Sep 2014

(71%) A perfectly good bio of one of early Hollywood's brightest stars…

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