Charlie Chaplin lives! - Blu-ray Forum

benbess · 04-29-2011, 09:36 PM

My nine year old daughter and I just enjoyed the heck out of Criterion's new release of Modern Times. She loves The Tramp! She giggled like she has at few movies, and was really touched by the story. Pretty amazing I'd say for a movie that's 75 years old. The new release has very good pq and aq for a film of this era. And it has some great making of docs that explain the special effects as well as an alternate ending that Chaplin worked on.

I see that The Great Dictator is coming up soon. I sure hope that Criterion is going to do all of Chaplin's major films. My favorites after these are City Lights, The Gold Rush, and The Circus, although there are others I like a lot too.

What are your favorite Chaplin movies? Why do you think he still lives on when so few actors who reached the peak of their careers in the 20s and 30s are known or enjoyed at all today...?

benbess · 04-29-2011, 09:37 PM

Another poster...

JediFonger · 04-29-2011, 09:47 PM

i've seen his complete filmography (including the sennet shorts). i'd have to say his best work is 1921's The Kid. none of his other films come close in terms of how close the upbringing was. also how personal his first directorial effort was. the latter efforts pale in comparison, especially when sound was introduced.

Bluyoda · 04-29-2011, 10:44 PM

I can't wait for "The Great Dictator"! It's my favorite Charlie Chaplin film, as it has lot s of heart, and is funny as hell.

Modern Times is great too.

I'll probably get all Charlie Chaplin films on BD, at least the ones that get a great restoration, like Modern Times, which looks phenomenal IMO.

The performance with Buster Keaton at the end of City Lights is one of the funniest ever put on film.

I want them all. Gold Rush, The Kid....

Charlie Chaplin was a genius. He wrote, directed, produced his movies, and wrote the scores too!

EricJ · 04-29-2011, 11:02 PM

I'm still waiting for Criterion/Canal's "The Circus".
Funniest (and non-preachiest) Chaplin ever:

Crimson King · 04-30-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I can't wait for "The Great Dictator"! It's my favorite Charlie Chaplin film, as it has lot s of heart, and is funny as hell.

Modern Times is great too.

I'll probably get all Charlie Chaplin films on BD, at least the ones that get a great restoration, like Modern Times, which looks phenomenal IMO.

The performance with Buster Keaton at the end of City Lights is one of the funniest ever put on film.

I want them all. Gold Rush, The Kid....

Charlie Chaplin was a genius. He wrote, directed, produced his movies, and wrote the scores too!

Call him the first "Clint Eastwood"!

Celtic Bob · 01-30-2012, 11:32 AM

Any word if Criterion plans to release more Chaplin films this year?

P@t_Mtl · 01-30-2012, 11:39 AM

The rumors are that Criterion should or probably will release either Gold Rush or City Lights in the coming months. My guess is probably Gold Rush

TJS_Blu · 01-30-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celtic Bob

Any word if Criterion plans to release more Chaplin films this year?

There has been a newsletter hint for Gold Rush. Check back on Feb 16th and see if it has been added to the May releases and (God forbid) if its not, then check back on March 16th to see if its been added to the June slate. After that, abandon all hope.

If the rate of releases follows the current trend, you can expect City Lights or possibly The Kid in 2013.

Celtic Bob · 01-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Thanks.
Looks like I may have to sign up for the newsletter.

TJS_Blu · 01-30-2012, 12:01 PM

Here's the relevant posts from the criterion thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by whbinder

I have a feeling this one is really obvious, but for some reason I'm drawing a blank.

Hen Cast?

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Some people at the FB page are saying it is Chaplin's The Gold Rush which, if true, is a waste of a clue

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EDIT: Found this capture at another site...

TJS_Blu · 01-30-2012, 04:21 PM

What an eccentric decision to move this to the Entertainment forum...this whole thread is discussing Blu-rays!

bigshot · 01-30-2012, 05:21 PM

I hope the bluray includes the original version of Gold Rush and not the reedited and narrated version Chaplin did much later.

anomynous · 02-01-2012, 02:22 AM

I like Modern Times, but I find it to be fairly creepy with the whole underage girl thing.

04-29-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	Charlie Chaplin lives! My nine year old daughter and I just enjoyed the heck out of Criterion's new release of Modern Times. She loves The Tramp! She giggled like she has at few movies, and was really touched by the story. Pretty amazing I'd say for a movie that's 75 years old. The new release has very good pq and aq for a film of this era. And it has some great making of docs that explain the special effects as well as an alternate ending that Chaplin worked on. I see that The Great Dictator is coming up soon. I sure hope that Criterion is going to do all of Chaplin's major films. My favorites after these are City Lights, The Gold Rush, and The Circus, although there are others I like a lot too. What are your favorite Chaplin movies? Why do you think he still lives on when so few actors who reached the peak of their careers in the 20s and 30s are known or enjoyed at all today...?

04-29-2011, 09:37 PM	#2
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	Another poster...

04-29-2011, 09:47 PM	#3
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	i've seen his complete filmography (including the sennet shorts). i'd have to say his best work is 1921's The Kid. none of his other films come close in terms of how close the upbringing was. also how personal his first directorial effort was. the latter efforts pale in comparison, especially when sound was introduced.

04-29-2011, 10:44 PM	#4
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	I can't wait for "The Great Dictator"! It's my favorite Charlie Chaplin film, as it has lot s of heart, and is funny as hell. Modern Times is great too. I'll probably get all Charlie Chaplin films on BD, at least the ones that get a great restoration, like Modern Times, which looks phenomenal IMO. The performance with Buster Keaton at the end of City Lights is one of the funniest ever put on film. I want them all. Gold Rush, The Kid.... Charlie Chaplin was a genius. He wrote, directed, produced his movies, and wrote the scores too!

01-30-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
Celtic Bob Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Rock 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:396	Any word if Criterion plans to release more Chaplin films this year?

01-30-2012, 11:39 AM	#8
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	The rumors are that Criterion should or probably will release either Gold Rush or City Lights in the coming months. My guess is probably Gold Rush

01-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
Celtic Bob Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Rock 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:396	Thanks. Looks like I may have to sign up for the newsletter.

01-30-2012, 04:21 PM	#12
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	What an eccentric decision to move this to the Entertainment forum...this whole thread is discussing Blu-rays!

01-30-2012, 05:21 PM	#13
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	I hope the bluray includes the original version of Gold Rush and not the reedited and narrated version Chaplin did much later.

02-01-2012, 02:22 AM	#14
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	I like Modern Times, but I find it to be fairly creepy with the whole underage girl thing.

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