This is a case of the person telling the story being unable to get out of the way - unwilling, actually. It is so self-indulgent and artsy - deliberately - that the subject (Chaplin) becomes just a vehicle for 5he filmmaker's bells & whistles. Just dreadful.
Perhaps it's interesting for viewers who have little knowledge or awareness of Chaplin prior to seeing this mess.
It tries so hard to be profound while trying to seem sad & ironic, like a 2-hour durge on NPR.
The subject of Chaplin has enough to be interesting and hold attention for two hours. No one needs all the pretentiousness of this film.
Chaplin deserves better, and there are MUCH better sources of documentary on him & his career.
Obviously, many people like it. I'm confident, however, that it will quickly fall the bin of forgotten vanity projects.
Perhaps it's interesting for viewers who have little knowledge or awareness of Chaplin prior to seeing this mess.
It tries so hard to be profound while trying to seem sad & ironic, like a 2-hour durge on NPR.
The subject of Chaplin has enough to be interesting and hold attention for two hours. No one needs all the pretentiousness of this film.
Chaplin deserves better, and there are MUCH better sources of documentary on him & his career.
Obviously, many people like it. I'm confident, however, that it will quickly fall the bin of forgotten vanity projects.