Review of The Great Dictator (1940) by Matthew R — 31 Aug 2015
TWO THUMBS UP.
Viewed this on 31/8/15.
Sound can do wonders to a Chaplin film and how I wish all the other Chaplin films had dialogues in them. The Great Dictator, the last American film from Chaplin, the last appearance of The Tramp ( as a Jewish Barber) is his best film to date and his best performance as well. I saw The Great Dictator with at most sadness, knowing that this is the last Chaplin film left for me. Chaplin gives a performance for ages as the Dictator in his most commercially successful film. In the mean time, he gives an equally fresh look on acting as the Tramp, this time with some dialogues. Paulette Goddard is also excellent in her role. Another thing that make the Great Dictator different from Chaplin's other films is the fact that he is backed up by a lot of superb supporting actors, a feat that's only seen before in The Kid(1921). Great Dictator is also surprisingly funny throughout and emotional as well as thought provoking.
This review of The Great Dictator (1940) was written by Matthew R on 31 Aug 2015.
The Great Dictator has generally received very positive reviews.
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