He's a genius and a person

Alysha 2022-03-24 09:02:14

I just watched Chaplin starring Downey not long ago, and the overall feeling is not bad. From his painful childhood memories to his apprehension when he stood on the Oscar podium gradually turned into joy, as an autobiography clearly recorded. Major events in Chaplin's life.
He, however, still expressed some opinions, saying that the autobiography was only about Chaplin and his mistress, and that Chaplin's mean, harsh, brutal, and ruthless side was not reflected in the film, and he quoted Marlon Brando Some events in the autobiography when working with Chaplin as a backdrop.
I can't help but wonder what's their motivation for doing this? Because of the attitude of exploring the truth and rigorous scholarship? Film as an art carrier will definitely have a beautifying effect. I have no intention of arguing about those evaluations, but are they important? Chaplin brought us laughter, tears and thinking, not disaster. We are not historians, nor are we victims of his brutality. Why can't we thank and accept these wealth with a peaceful heart?
Marlon Brando also said that, like everyone, Chaplin's quality and temperament are the result of a combination of genetic factors and life experience. Our character is shaped by our own pain and misfortune. He has an instinctive insight into the secrets of human nature, but even though he is knowledgeable, he has never been able to understand his own character.
Chaplin, a comedian, was a genius and a person.

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  • Jasmin 2022-04-21 09:02:33

    Robert Downey Jr. still had pursuits when he was young. At least he knew that as an actor he wanted to play Chaplin, but this film obviously avoided the important points. For "The Great Dictator" and "City Lights", he put the blame on Hoover and McCarthy are obviously unfair, just like the line that "national wealth should serve the people" in "The Great Dictator" was removed from the film, and "City Lights" removed the city's glory in "Freedom" and "Dawn" Salute to politicians under the supervision of "justice", overemphasizing Chaplin's neuroticism and constantly changing lovers, it was only because of the overflow of sympathy during the Great Depression that he chose to direct "Modern Times". The Hollywood mechanism, still a symbol of rebellion, is like Robert Downey Jr. Hollywood hopes that the next Chaplin should still choose the French beef from the mother.

  • Joanie 2022-04-24 07:01:14

    There is always tragedy behind a comedian/director. The United States is also very good at hacking a person who always loves to throw off the big hat of community... at the end of the day, you won't be judged by what you didn't do but by what you did. He just cheered people up.

Chaplin quotes

  • Charlie Chaplin: Paulette. She was wonderful.

    George Hayden: Her personality, you mean?

    Charlie Chaplin: No.

    George Hayden: You mean in bed?

    Charlie Chaplin: No. Well, that was good. No, she's the only one who didn't take me for a fortune.

  • Douglas Fairbanks: It's funny, you know, you look a lot like him. Adolf, I mean. You know, with your mustache on. I think he stole your act!