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In his notorious masterpiece, The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin (City Lights, Modern Times) offers both a cutting caricature of Adolf Hitler and a sly tweaking of his own comic persona. Chaplin (in his first pure talkie) brings his sublime physicality to two roles: the cruel yet clownish “Tomanian” dictator and the kindly Jewish barber who is mistaken for him. Featuring Jack Oakie (Thieves’ Highway, Lover Come Back) and Paulette Goddard (Modern Times, The Women) in stellar supporting turns, The Great Dictator, boldly going after the fascist leader before the U.S.’s official entry into World War II, is an audacious amalgam of politics and slapstick that culminates in Chaplin’s famously impassioned plea for tolerance. Review: Brilliant, and with Criterion's usual high quality - I'd only seen parts of THE GREAT DICTATOR and was neither prepared for the brilliance of the film, nor Chaplin's performance, his first speaking role. He tweaks Hitler's oratorical style (in gibberish) just enough so that it's frighteningly hilarious. He also captures the paranoia, the narcissism, the childishness, the pettiness and the casual cruelty of the character that rings true for despots beyond Hitler. And unlike almost all U.S. films made before the end of the war, he tackles the persecution of the Jews blow by blow, and these are JEWS, not "non-Aryans" or whatever other cop-out names are used in other anti-Nazi American films. As usual, Criterion's disc is exquisite technically. The extras don't match the best of the Criterion releases, but are still well-worthwhile, especially Kevin Brownlow's documentary on both Chaplin and Hitler. I can run hot and cold on Chaplin, but this one's a must-have. Review: Very Clear and Understanding! - Great Movie, finally I have viewed it in completely It is both funny and dramatic with very serious life notations.



| ASIN | B004NWPY7A |
| Actors | Billy Gilbert, Charles Chaplin, Henry Daniell, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,491 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,186 in Comedy (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,463) |
| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | CRRN2011DVD |
| MPAA rating | G (General Audience) |
| Media Format | Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces |
| Release date | May 24, 2011 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 5 minutes |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
W**S
Brilliant, and with Criterion's usual high quality
I'd only seen parts of THE GREAT DICTATOR and was neither prepared for the brilliance of the film, nor Chaplin's performance, his first speaking role. He tweaks Hitler's oratorical style (in gibberish) just enough so that it's frighteningly hilarious. He also captures the paranoia, the narcissism, the childishness, the pettiness and the casual cruelty of the character that rings true for despots beyond Hitler. And unlike almost all U.S. films made before the end of the war, he tackles the persecution of the Jews blow by blow, and these are JEWS, not "non-Aryans" or whatever other cop-out names are used in other anti-Nazi American films. As usual, Criterion's disc is exquisite technically. The extras don't match the best of the Criterion releases, but are still well-worthwhile, especially Kevin Brownlow's documentary on both Chaplin and Hitler. I can run hot and cold on Chaplin, but this one's a must-have.
J**.
Very Clear and Understanding!
Great Movie, finally I have viewed it in completely It is both funny and dramatic with very serious life notations.
J**S
A Great DVD for a Great Film
The Great Dictator is one of the most controversial and hilarious films ever made.(Its famous end speech is still depated upon to this very day, with such extreme comments as "over-hyped"/"this film is #86 on IMDB's top 250?") This film introduced me to Chaplin and I intend trying to collect more of his films, and hopefully Criterion will release more in the near future. I won't spend too much time on the plot, but basically, Chaplin plays a barber and a dictator, both look alike, and the dictator is obviously a parody of Hitler. Not only is there brilliant dialougue humor, but also great physical comedy. The film cost roughly $2 million and it shows greatly in terms of production value. The film was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture(Chaplin), Actor(Chaplin), Screenplay(Chaplin), Supporting Actor(Jack Oakie as the hilarious parody of Mussolini, as Napoloni of Bacteria), and Best Score(Meredith Wilson). The DVD is excellent. The audio commentary track alone is worth the price of this already marvelous DVD. To add to the value, a documentary has been included from ten years ago, that discusses the similarites between Hitler and Chaplin.(the similarities don't end at the mustache). If you already are a fan of the film or want to start watching Chaplin films, then I'd say this is a fairly good start.
C**T
Magnificent films and magnificent man
Charles Chaplin was the greatst cinematic genius of the 20th century. His brilliance was celebrated and recognized for decades, but then America brutally turned against him. How it grieved him that his adopted homeland, the country that had given him fame, riches and untold fortune, denounced him as a Communist and basically didn't allow him back into the country. What a singular disgrace. His story is told magnificently in these four films, spanning thirty years. We open up with the little tramp and conclude with the haunting, depressing, yet poignant "Limelight." This last film is my favorite of them all, with Charlie's unique, beautiful voice speaking so softly to a 19 year-old Claire Bloom. It was send chills down your spine to see his work (finally) restored to its original glory. The final scene, with Keaton standing behind, when they slowly draw the sheet over his face signifies the artistic death of Charlie Chaplin. No one went out with more grace and pathos. If you're a long-time Chaplin fan or a Charlie newbie, this set has something for everyone, from the globe dance in "The Great Dictator" to the depressing scenes of Calvero unable to make his audience laugh anymore. It's all here and it will touch anyone with a love of film. There was only Chaplin and this set shows the entire spectrum. My highest recommendation.
A**.
My first Chaplin flim. Won't be the last
As a fan of classic movies, I always enjoy seeking out new filmmakers and their movies, and sadly I had never seen any of Chaplin's films. So I decided to take a chance based on the great reviews and pick up a copy of The Great Dictator. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time, and this blu ray makes the movie look and sound better than I would have imagined. I know that the final scene has been called melodramatic or saccharine, but I think it's a bold statement for the times, and despite being a little Capra-esque, it doesn't take away from the rest of the movie (in fact, I wished that more of our political leaders of today spoke with that kind of passion and conviction). The run time is a little long, and some of the sequences with Hynkel are a bit overplayed, but this is definitely worth watching again, and I look forward to sharing it with my kids when they're old enough to enjoy it.
C**R
Good movies, short run time
No problem with the product, all discs play well. The reason for 4 of 5 stars is the movie cuts are not as long as standard original or other lengths. Limelight is supposed to be 2hrs 17 minutes with some running longer but only runs 2hr 11min. The Great Dictator also runs about 5 minutes shorter than the standard version. While these are decent enough there’s scenes missing meaning it’s not as originally intended or complete even if it’s not a crucial scene
M**I
1st class movie...Very sharp picture.
C**S
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P**K
I've watched this movie and in my opinion, it is without a doubt one of the greatest ww2 films I've ever seen.
E**Y
"Der große Diktator" wurde an anderer Stelle schon hoch in den Himmel gelobt und ich kann mich all jenen die von diesem Film begeistert sind nur anschließen. Meiner Meinung nach ist dieser Film der beste Chaplin und einer der besten Filme überhaupt. Auf alles hat Chaplin geachtet, er parodiert nicht nur die Personen und ihre Art, sondern auch die Symbole und Namen. Außerdem beweist Chaplin, dass er auch den Tonfilm beherrscht, denn "Der große Diktator" ist eine herrliche Mischung aus Wortwitz und altbekannter Situationskomik. Selten habe ich eine so scharfe, intelligente Parodie gesehen. In diesem Film wird Hitler als das entlarvt was er ist, ein größenwahnsinniger Hochstapler mit Minderwertigkeitskomplexen, der leider viel zu viel Macht hatte. Chaplin hat Hitler bis ins kleineste Detail studiert und das merkt man in jeder Sekunde. Besonders während der Rede Hynkels wird das deutlich, aber auch wenn er sich von Kindern Blumen überreichen lässt und ein Baby auf den Arm nimmt. Heutzutage lassen sich solche Szenen in sogut wie jeder Dokumentation dieses Thema betreffend beobachten. Einige Kritiker dieses Films, werfen Chaplin vor die ganze Situation ins Lächerliche zu ziehen und so der Ernsthaftigkeit der Thematik nicht gerecht zu werden. Dem kann ich nicht zustimmen, denn Chaplin war einer der wenigen, die die Bedrohung durch Deutschland und Hitler früh erkannten. Chaplin hat die Situation in Deutschland sehr genau analysiert und "Der große Diktator" hält sich, bei aller Parodie, sehr genau an die realen Verhältnisse. Allein die Konzentrationslager wurden zu psoitiv dargestellt, aber wie hätte Chaplin 1940 das Grauen in den KZs erahnen können. Es ist wirklich erstaunlich, dass dieser Film schon zu Anfang des Krieges ein so genaues Bild zeichnen konnte und die Zusammenhänge erkannte. So beginnt der Film mit dem 1.Weltkrieg, der einen maßgeblichen Einfluss auf die spätere Machtübernahme Hitlers hatte. Der 1. Weltkrieg ist Ausgangspunkt für eine Reihe von Ereignissen (Versailler Vertrag, Verbreitung der Dolchstoßlegende,...) die es Hitler erst ermöglichten Gehör beim Volk zu finden. So wurde auch von vielen Deutschen der 2.WK lediglich als Fortführung des 1.WK gesehen. Auch die "Schaukelpolitik" Hitlers und die Rolle der Frau im 3.Reich wird in der Rede Hynkels thematisiert. Chaplin geht auch auf die gespaltenen Ansichten der Ghettobewohner ein, von denen einige meinen, dass es nicht so schlimm ist und sich ihre Situation nicht weiter verschlechtern werde und die anderen, die meinen, dass die Ghettos erst der Anfang sind. Der Film ist wahrlich lustig, doch zugleich birgt er eine unendliche Tragik in sich, die man erst nach Ende des Kriegs erfassen konnte. So alt dieser Film auch ist, würde ich ihn trotzdem noch einem jungen Publikum empfehlen. Allerdings ist ein grundlegendes geschichtliches Vorwissen nötig um das Ausmaß dieses Meisterwerks begreifen zu können. Zu DVD lässt sich sagen, dass man sich über die Bildqualität und Ton nicht beklagen kann. Ich kann nicht sagen in wie weit die Blu-Ray diesbezüglich besser ist, aber ich bin mir sicher, dass jeder Käufer mit der Qualität der DVD zufrieden sein müsste. Das Bonusmaterial ist auch ganz nett. Vor allem die 26 minütige Dokumentation hilft dem Zuschauer den Film besser zu verstehen, besonders wenn nur wenige geschichtliche Vorkenntnisse vorhanden sind. Auch ein Sketch wurde dem Bonusmaterial hinzu gefügt, der durchaus amüsant, meiner Meinung nach, allerdings nicht unbedingt einer von Chaplins besten gewesen ist. Alles was jetzt noch zu sagen bleibt ist: SHTONK! ;)
F**T
Es un excelente producto, contiene: 1 disco Blu Ray Audio en idioma original en ingles stereo Subtitulos en español Producto nacional Extras Galería de fotos Cortometraje " armas al hombro " es un buen producto para la colección, el envío como siempre excelente, gracias.
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