Charlie Chaplin is ingenious

Rating: Null/10 (30 May 2004)

Though some may not agree with my opinion on this unbelievably marvelous and ingenious film, I still stand by my belief that this is undoubtedly one of Charlie Chaplin's greatest films. By portraying two characters (that of a dictator and a Jewish barber), many with one track minds do not understand the marvelous intellect behind the dual characters. Chaplin depicts these characters to show the different perspectives of each individual. It's a simple plot, not meant to be perplexing and lead to confusion, which many have said it has done. The artistic value of Chaplin's characters are priceless and the speech at the end of the film is beyond awe-inspiring and would make Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech look like that of a 4th graders book report. The speech leaves you on a hopeful and motivational note, even in this era. I can only imagine the feelings of the people who viewed this film in 1940 when it first came out into theaters. It gave them the belief that maybe, just maybe, there was still hope in the world and that it could be saved from this feared and power hungry dictator.
This film reflects Chaplin's beliefs and his bravery. He did not fear Hitler, and showed others that they shouldn't fear him either. I'm sorry if I have offended anyone in this commentary. I do not mean to offend, I only mean to express my opinion and reveal what others might not have understood about this wonderful film.