Chaplin (1992) 2-15-11

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Here's hoping they do a nice makeover with the transfer. I'm really looking forward to it (even though as far as factual info on Chaplin himself it is quite trunketed...I wish they just made the film longer so that one doesn't just barely get snippets of his life)

There are some magical moments to be had and Downey does make a wonderful Little Tramp. His physicality is surprisingly spot on (but one huge blunder is that Charlie Chaplin had brilliant blue eyes, not the big beautiful browns that Downey has...oh well) And the old age makeup I think is a bit laughable, Downey seems to not be able to move or speak well in it. Great who's who cast ensemble, lotsa names that you'll be surprised to see if you haven't seen it in a while!




Chaplin Blu-ray

Chaplin Blu-ray Review

I saw it in HIDEF on HDNET and was quite disappointed at their broadcast. It was dirty, not too sharp and basically looked just like my DVD. I pray the blu is a revitalized transfer!