Review of Monsieur Verdoux (1947) by Lucas Q — 01 Aug 2008
An uncharacteristic film for Chaplin, being that it doesn't feature his famous character of the tramp. Instead we are treated to a philanthropist dangerously balancing multiple lives, although really just two vastly different lives.
Becoming a thing of evil on one side and still trying to love his adoring and crippled wife. Laugh out loud hilarious at times, but with the trademark return to serious and heartfelt matters. It's a mixed bag, but certainly, one of Chaplin's more interesting and entertaining talky endeavors.
Raye is the standout though, stealing every scene she gets. The films greatest weakness is exposed in the heavy handed ending with Chaplin's character spouting off all these "profound" words of wisdom before his beheading.
Chillingly weird sometimes, but still a very good film from the auteur.
This review of Monsieur Verdoux (1947) was written by Lucas Q on 01 Aug 2008.
Monsieur Verdoux has generally received very positive reviews.
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