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3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 03/16/2013
This isn't as whimsical or slapstick-driven as Chaplin's previous films. Here, he creates a heartfelt drama that injects elements of black comedy into a macabre story. The film shies away from its darker moments, but that doesn't change the fact that Chaplin plays a uniquely conflicted anti-hero who, at first, kills without remorse. The film is an odd, but worthwhile journey and Chaplin's nuanced portrayal of Verdoux is what anchors the film. (My only complaint really is why the film is set in France, though using completely English actors and settings. It seems like an unnecessary setting choice, if the filmmakers weren't going to attempt to recreate the environment.
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3/4
Allison - wrote on 10/17/2008
I was pleasantly surprised by this charming talkie by Chaplin. Highly recommended.
Rating of
4/4
kustaa - wrote on 12/17/2007
Terrific film by the master Chaplin. The old fanishioned way of filmming violence (not showing too much) is wonderful. You can see here a very violent movie. It's weird to see Chaplin, that tender man that is touched by a poor girl, a blind or an small boy, here takes all his extreme customes of hilarious situations to the edge and developes a dark story. The script is perfect. Nothing less could be expected from an "idea" by Welles. So, sit and prepare yourself for weird journey into the mind of a desperate serial killer. The only thing I complain a bit is the final intent of making a "moral" ending. It is not too weak, but not strong enough for making a top 20 worthy material. Still, a masterpiece.
