Satire perfectly juxtaposed with drama

Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2016)

The Great Dictator is an exceptional film that sees Chaplin shine in a dual role. The only shred of resemblance shared by these two protagonists is their appearance, which plays out in a very clever manner as the film progresses. The satirical manner in which Chaplin carries out Hynkel's oratory is comedy at its finest. Seamlessly blending both comical ingenuity and serious subject matter, The Great Dictator is a hilarious and pensive film produced to perfection. The now famous anti-Nazi speech given at the end is nothing short of mesmerizing. Making an impassioned plea for brotherhood and goodwill, Chaplin deliver's one of the most introspective speeches in cinema history. Chaplin's first true sound film more than stands the test of time after almost 80 years and is quite simply one of the most magnificent films ever crafted.