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The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

1940
Comedy, Drama
2h 5m
In Chaplin's satire on Nazi Germany, dictator Adenoid Hynkel has a double... a poor Jewish barber... who one day is mistaken for Hynkel.

Directed by:

Charles Chaplin

Screenwriter:

Charles Chaplin

Starring:

Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Maurice Moscovitch

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, War

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Latin, Esperanto
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The Great Dictator

1940
Comedy, Drama
2h 5m
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juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 17 Aug 2021
100
97th
This is a great satire that mocks racism, the war machine, and the childish appeal of fascism. Chaplin was so ahead of his time, he targeted Adolph Hitler before the American government did. As a picture it could be stronger as the alternating between dictator & everyday man is sometimes off. But the gags are fun--including some slapstick and montages that call back to film's silent era. Sadly, the movie holds up for that last speech, which touches on still current problems. Highly recommended.
Rated 17 Aug 2021
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Dec 2019
83
80th
It's an odd thing to sit through a two hour film of moving pictures just to listen to a speech.
Rated 03 Dec 2019
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 19 Oct 2008
90
97th
The difference between Hitler and Chaplin! A wonderful movie that criticises the facts insults humanity. Great example of social response of an artist.
Rated 19 Oct 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Mar 2010
3
28th
Hasn't aged well. Bad pacing, most of the jokes are terrible and the ending speech makes no sense in the context of the film. The character that barely can string 2 words together suddenly says the most coherent, meaningful, and poignant thing in the entire film and all this off the top of his head while speaking to the entire world? Just seemed to scripted and way too fake. Maybe Bukowski was right about Chaplin..
Rated 25 Mar 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 25 Mar 2012
75
65th
It's about as subtle as getting raped by an elephant. Balls of steel.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
jebJeb
Rated 22 Oct 2008
95
87th
The first time I saw this, I was completely blown away. This is a terrific, hysterical comedy from the genius Chaplin. Although a bit naive at times, it's still a joy to watch.
Rated 22 Oct 2008
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 10 Jul 2018
86
90th
It feels a little wrong for my first real exposure to the biggest silent era movie star ever, Charlie Chaplin, to come in the form of this propaganda talkie. However with that said, Chaplin for the most part, was as funny as I had hoped. Although, the story serving as a framework for the anti-fascist satire, left a lot to be desired at points. In the end I found myself enjoying the low-brow anti-Nazi farces of the Three Stooges' "You Nazty Spy"(1940) or "I'll Never Heil Again"(1941) a tad more.
Rated 10 Jul 2018
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
95
91st
The final speech isn't the pure sentimentality that many believe. It's a commentary on the skewering power of speech/talkies: the idea that no matter what someone's talking about (whether it's the barber's hope or Hitler's hate), if the speaker looks right and talks right, the masses will be convinced. It's also a very funny movie.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 18 Oct 2011
75
68th
It's too long, at times sappy, and all the barber bits feel like Chaplin on autopilot. Despite these flaws the film is an interesting product of its time with several very strong (and hilarious) moments and a powerful speech to top it all off.
Rated 18 Oct 2011
doctor7doctor7
Rated 28 Jun 2010
94
97th
This is my first Chaplin film and what a way to start off. Anyone who says that slapstick comedy can't have a relevant and biting political message that is crucially important needs to watch this. Admittedly I felt a bit guilty laughing at some of these jokes but as Mel Brooks said the best way to insult Hilter is to effectively dance on his grave by making fun of him.
Rated 28 Jun 2010
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 04 Jun 2017
70
45th
Wish I could rate it higher, but in many ways it just didn't gel for me. Chaplin was good, but Goddard seemed rehashed from the Modern Times girl. Hynkel's first speech was priceless, but after that he seemed to be parodying Swedish more than German. And as much as I appreciated the delivery and sentiment of the final speech, it didn't fit. Like he was saying, "yeah yeah we all enjoyed the satire, but forget that and listen to what I really have to say."
Rated 04 Jun 2017
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 06 Apr 2016
84
83rd
A few weak spots here and there keep this from being on the same level as his earlier works, but Chaplin still manages to be just as fun with sound as without. His passion for liberty and the persecuted is commendable. And in the end he literally gives the voiceless a voice - probably the best thing he could do.
Rated 06 Apr 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 28 Jun 2015
73
65th
I suppose if i were ranking it on historical value i would rank much higher. But being a simple minded caveman i rank it on my own entertainment value...and chaplin has been both funnier and more touching in other films. I also felt many jokes dragged on too long resulting in that dreaded feeling: boredom. Still plenty to like if not love despite that
Rated 28 Jun 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 05 Sep 2009
78
93rd
The greatest silent film star can also give one of the greatest film speeches. Who knew?
Rated 05 Sep 2009
maartenmaarten
Rated 23 Dec 2008
91
99th
A classic. And, unlike most other classics, rightly so. Chaplin is phenomenal in this/these role(s). The hand-shaking scene is incredibly funny, the dancing-with-the-globe scene is timelessly impressive and the final speech is... well... don't have too many words for it, I must admit... In short: this is one of my favourite films ever, and the only one that really stood the test of time (so far).
Rated 23 Dec 2008
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 09 Aug 2008
80
98th
Brave, Beautiful, Brilliant. I had to control my breathing to hold back the tears at the end. Chaplin is like the teacher at school that made learning fun and inspiring.
Rated 09 Aug 2008
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 11 Jun 2008
77
79th
I think I prefer Charlie to be silent as I found this to be neither as funny nor as heartwarming as his earlier works. Without the speech at the end of this one I may have scored it another tier up.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 01 Mar 2021
70
41st
The pacing is terrible, and a large percentage of it is more didactic plea to audience than movie. But it still made me laugh a few times, and I have to give Charlie points if only for the audacity.
Rated 01 Mar 2021
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 24 Dec 2017
91
97th
The pacing is troubled, but the satire mixed with classic Chaplin slapstick is glorious. As the film draws to a close, the gaze into the camera feels like a final wave goodbye to silent film and all its simplicity.
Rated 24 Dec 2017
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 23 Sep 2017
50
38th
I don't want to ick everyone's yum but there is exactly one great scene in this, and everything else is honestly a waste of time. That said, the scene in question is fantastic - easily one of the best (if not the best) speeches ever put to film. But you're just as well off watching it on youtube.
Rated 23 Sep 2017
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 06 Feb 2017
86
94th
Chaplin's duality on display is nothing short of mesmerizing to witness. Hilarious, provocative, prescient, and deeply sad.
Rated 06 Feb 2017
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 08 Jan 2017
83
77th
punqPUNQ
Rated 23 Aug 2016
100
99th
The Great Dictator (1940) is NOT Chaplin's funniest, but it's his BEST! Satire since untouched, historic circumstance make it such. Desperate plea for peace did not help the war cease. Five years of cruelty no comedy could heal.... Chaplin did a damn good try and that's The Great Dictator's main appeal!
Rated 23 Aug 2016
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 08 Aug 2016
71
64th
The story itself didn't do much for me and didn't really add much to the satire. But there were some absolutely fantastic individual moments of satire and/or humor that make it worth while. The great speech at the end was a nice addition, though I've seen it several times before (and it also made almost no sense within the narrative).
Rated 08 Aug 2016
actionbergActionberg
Rated 15 Aug 2011
85
84th
The world of sound does nothing to hinder Chaplin's comedic skills; in fact, he implements it quite impressively in several sequences to enhance the slapstick. As a satire, it's a tad blatant, but it works with his style. He's kind of a bombastic director to begin with, so amplifying the absurdity of the times seems not so out of place. The final speech was touching, but the shots following it were truly the ones that knocked me out of the park.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
antaresAntares
Rated 26 Mar 2011
60
26th
Groundbreaking in its skewering of the Fascist leaders of the time. But one must give credit where credit is due. The Three Stooges were the first Hollywood act to attack Hitler with comedic punches and jabs, not Chaplin. While The Dictator is the more polished of these comedies, and therefore is considered bold, it also has some very tired gags which seem to drag on. Take away its social commentary and daring satire, and the film could be considered Chaplin's weakest film to date.
Rated 26 Mar 2011
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 26 Dec 2008
100
99th
Charles Chaplin was a genius. In this film, first of all, he was brave, for everything that was the film, with the war still going on. The film is entirely made of classic scenes, and the largest of them, is that Hynkel playing with the globe of the world, great. It is a daring film for its time, a true masterpiece, where the tragic and the comic are beautiful.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
soaromsoarom
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
A beautiful, humanistic and histerically hilarious film, by the brilliant, genius Charles Chaplin. The only movie I know that could make your tears come out for both reasons.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 29 Mar 2007
75
90th
Chaplin has a creative and childish mind. His perception of worldy problems can be his strenght and weakness at the same time. The ending speech ruins the movie for me, it surely jerks tears after the stupendous show, but what has already been shown needs no explanation.
Rated 29 Mar 2007
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 10 Nov 2021
77
72nd
Chaplins shenanigans don't realy trandfer too good into the talkies. The speech at the end though.
Rated 10 Nov 2021
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 30 Apr 2021
61
74th
Seen: 2. A bit inflated, and the tone management isn't great, but this is one of Chaplin's best.
Rated 30 Apr 2021
anilscnanilscn
Rated 28 Feb 2021
60
66th
bu verilen koyu yeşil puanları birer sürü psikolojisinden öte göremiyorum. cesaretine büyük saygım var, yılına göre de belli başlı bir iş. ama bu puanlar asla kabul edilemez. sanat bazen de kişisel değildir.
Rated 28 Feb 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 19 Jun 2020
90
91st
Gee, I sure am glad fascism is a thing of the past... oh wait
Rated 19 Jun 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 31 Jan 2020
100
99th
Delicate balancing act between Chaplin's signature slapstick and a more savage and dark satire gives this film a wonderfully uneasy and even uncomfortable tension, as we watch Chaplin's Little Tramp essentially take on Hitler (an amusing meta-concept in of itself). Chaplin's performance (especially as the frenetic Hynkel) might be the best of his career, leading to a stunning and poignant climactic speech which unfortunately still resonates during the Trump administration in 2020.
Rated 31 Jan 2020
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 05 Apr 2019
85
57th
Chaplin's great work here is in his creation of Hynkel, which is amazing to watch. Unfortunately, I suspect that my ability to enjoy long stretches of physical humour is declining over time, and while the finale speech is regrettably still relevant (just substitute "radio" with "internet"), it also feels tacked on: like, now that you've had dinner at my place, you're obliged to listen to my rant about the problem with kids these days.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
chengmingchengming
Rated 23 Feb 2019
75
77th
A bit disappointing how somebody so adept at pantomime can be so unnecessary wordy in speech. The political commentary also stays a bit weak in comparison to the slapstick - but the slapstick is great, of course, as are Chaplin's faux-German rants.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 20 Feb 2019
89
69th
88.50
Rated 20 Feb 2019
moopermooper
Rated 18 May 2018
81
90th
Excellent social commentary (for it's time) in between mediocre slapstick humor.
Rated 18 May 2018
mandymandy
Rated 08 Mar 2018
8
92nd
An amazing movie when you consider the timing of its making and release. For me the pacing felt wrong and many of the set pieces dragged.
Rated 08 Mar 2018
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 04 Jul 2017
90
99th
Just endind speach / preach make this movie good enough to consider as a 75+ movie. And adding other classic Chaplin assets make this film one of the best
Rated 04 Jul 2017
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Sep 2016
84
73rd
The open mocking of dictatorship is brazen and unforgettable. The first 20 minutes are classic Chaplin. However, it's somewhat difficult and even disturbing to watch the slapstick ghetto scenes from a modern perspective, knowing the true horrors of Nazi Germany. Most will have heard at least part of the ending speech, which is deservedly praised.
Rated 26 Sep 2016
mephistaMephista
Rated 27 Mar 2016
99
99th
The "Dictator" Speech is one of the best and most emotional messages in film history.
Rated 27 Mar 2016
le_mamile mami
Rated 09 Jan 2015
60
51st
This movie have some serious problems.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 15 Jul 2014
90
94th
This movie was great but overlong. Gave us one of the most iconic speeches in film history. I read somewhere that this movie was controversial at the time which is funny now considering how Hitler is made fun of on the regular and we Americans like to point out how our participation won the second World War.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
cokeycokey
Rated 11 Apr 2014
90
70th
Daring for its time, I'll agree. This is slapstick humor pointing and laughing at the things that, while we're free to make fun of today, was incredibly NOT in Chaplin's time. You have to give him points for that, not to mention the speech at the end that just drove the point home: Yes, the film was a comedy. But it was made to illustrate the image of war in a way that the American public could identify with, which was comedy. The movie sends a message throughout the humor and it was beautiful.
Rated 11 Apr 2014
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 09 Oct 2012
50
56th
A few really good scenes are not enough to carry the whole movie. The overall plot is just boring and feels rushed and pointless.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
overratedoverrated
Rated 27 Mar 2012
74
83rd
In terms of entertainment value it's okay - but given its historical context The Great Dictator is incredible. There is no subtlety here, Chaplin is out to make Hitler an object of ridicule and this after him conquering mainland Europe. All the stuff with Mussolini was great and I don't get the hate for the globe scene, it was eerie as well as hilarious.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
nobletNoblet
Rated 18 Dec 2011
75
57th
I have extremely mixed feelings about this film. On one hand, the parts actually satirizing Hitler and other dictators are excellent and often hilarious. On the other hand, I just found the Ghetto parts mostly depressing.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
85
91st
Chaplin gets to exact revenge on the man who stole his mustache.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 04 Oct 2011
40
19th
Somewhere in The Great Dictator there's a great movie. Perhaps a much shorter version would be better. But there's other problems as well. Chaplin clearly doesn't quite know what to do with a talkie. The "silent" bits are oftentimes the funniest bits, but they stick out like sore thumbs. And about 50% of the comedic bits just fall flat. Really, some of Chaplin's worst stuff is in this movie. All that being said, the ambition of this film is inspirational.
Rated 04 Oct 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 03 Oct 2011
74
48th
in '36 chaplin dabbles with sound, in '40 he pulls off a full on talkie, by this point it seems unnatural and sadly the movie suffers greatly from it. it's got a couple humorous parts, they're too rare to make a difference. i've got to say the even though the speech at the time is a huge mouthful of propaganda it was still pretty damned good. if possible, steer yourself toward modern times, there's no doubt about that one's brilliance.
Rated 03 Oct 2011
caimancaiman
Rated 03 Jul 2011
82
68th
kavuKavu
Rated 07 Mar 2011
77
60th
Even less funny than the other Chaplin pieces I've seen, but in this rare case the release year actually earns most of the points.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 24 Aug 2010
4
33rd
Personally, I just didn't think much of it at all. Other Chaplin pictures humor has held up with ease but it was definitely out of date here. Dull and pointless parts were distracting me quite a bit also.
Rated 24 Aug 2010
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 09 Sep 2009
75
44th
There are some great bits (loved the coin in the pudding gag) that on their own would merit a much higher score, but the film is too tonally uneven and the ending is less than cohesive.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
zayankZayanK
Rated 02 Sep 2009
89
81st
It has some of Chaplin's lousiest moments... but also some of his finest.
Rated 02 Sep 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
89th
Excellent.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
57
14th
frederFreder
Rated 06 Jul 2007
80
72nd
With its moments of great brilliance, The Great Dictater ultimately disappoints because Chaplin doesn't seem to know when to stop. It feels overlong by at least half an hour, and several key scenes, especially the speech, would have benefited from careful cutting. There's a self-indulgent quality that undermines the very real genius on display. If only the whole picture could have been as good as its best scenes. . .
Rated 06 Jul 2007
stainStain
Rated 14 Apr 2007
50
33rd
Not the least bit funny but the speech at the end, however naive, is great
Rated 14 Apr 2007
guyevertonguyeverton
Rated 16 Sep 2024
90
88th
Of course I knew about the speech; I was excited to watch this movie /because/ of the speech. And yet I wondered - how could Chaplin get his Hitler to say such right-on, worthy things? Well, now I know. Viewed with hindsight and the weight of the awful history happening in the very moments this film was being made, this is art at its most haunting. Comically, the spoken element was a welcome development from the earlier Chaplins... but I didn't come for the slapstick. A powerful film.
Rated 16 Sep 2024
rotaciravrotacirav
Rated 01 Sep 2024
58
71st
Like a good stand-up comedian’s program, more of a series of sketches with a common background plot than a wholly integrated film, and thus not working too well as a comedy today (but neither do most feature-length comedy films of today). Obviously too harmless portrayal of Nazi rule in hindsight, but this was made before the initiation of the Holocaust. The speech at the end is impressively humane.
Rated 01 Sep 2024
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 13 Jun 2024
68
42nd
The message is still great, and I think it was impressive that this movie was able to be made when it was. I especially think the movie looks fairly big budget for its time. That being said, I think it has some problems in the middle. It seems like for a large stretch of the movie we focus entirely on the dictator, and forget about the barber, and I think the movie felt unbalanced in those moments. Some jokes still work well, but not all. Still enjoyable.
Rated 13 Jun 2024
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 26 Jun 2022
65
62nd
While the message is still relevant, The Great Dictator feels dated in every aspect. Chaplin's re-written final speech with its optimistic, socially-conscious slant is a fitting end (given the time of release), but it still feels a bit naïve. The comedy is amusing and the satire decent, though the name changes are too on-the-nose and the false German something we'd chastise children & football fans for nowadays. Legend is that Hitler enjoyed his private screening of the film.
Rated 26 Jun 2022
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 30 Dec 2019
20
17th
These Charlie Chaplin movies remind me of watching looney tunes. Where they run around slap people, run around some more and the women here are always portrayed as sex objects just dancing and kissing men.
Rated 30 Dec 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 04 Feb 2019
70
42nd
This is a movie I admire more than like. I don't think Chaplin really made a very successful transition to sound. He's funny, but his timing has always felt more than a bit off to me in his later films. It's certainly brave of him to tackle this subject in 1940, but I don't find much of the film to be actually funny. The one great exception are all the scenes between him and Jack Oakie.
Rated 04 Feb 2019
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 07 Dec 2018
80
55th
Meandering and a bit uncomfortably comic at times. The parts with Chaplin as Hynkel far outshine Chaplin as The Barber (final speech excepted of course)
Rated 07 Dec 2018
edwardedward
Rated 04 Nov 2018
39
38th
I understand why this should be a great film considering all the circumstances surrounding it, but it's not a great film outside that context, and therefore not a great film. It's adequate at best. It starts off strong, but then it meanders heavily. The story idea is interesting, but it's not executed well on the screen. I'm convinced that this is just one of those films that people think they should like regardless, mostly due to the overuse of the word "classic" in the highly-rated reviews.
Rated 04 Nov 2018
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 21 Aug 2017
75
49th
You don't really need to watch the entire film as it is pretty standard. Watch the globe scene and the speech at the end. That is all.
Rated 21 Aug 2017
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 16 Jul 2017
2
21st
tsvetetsvete
Rated 10 Dec 2016
81
18th
1
Rated 10 Dec 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 16 Apr 2016
93
94th
Our Daily Free Stream: Charles Chaplin - The Great dictator. Zum Geburtstag von Charlie Chaplin! - 1938 begann der grösste Filmstar der Welt einen Film vorzubereiten über das Monster des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ein bisschen ähnelte Charlie Chaplin Adolf Hitler, zumindest trugen beide denselben Schnurrbart. Auf dieser Gemeinsamkeit baut die Satire The Great Dictator auf, in der ein jüdischer Frisör mit dem Diktator verwechselt wird.(...)
Rated 16 Apr 2016
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 24 Feb 2016
16
89th
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
Rated 24 Feb 2016
kw161484kw161484
Rated 10 Jan 2016
100
89th
One of the best film ever made. Chaplin's best film, or joint best with Modern Times. Intelligently written, taking aim at dictatorships, namely Hitler in a brash, arrogant but extremely artistic and original way. This is the type of film that no one else but Charlie Chaplin could have made. One of those films that i am so thankful exists.
Rated 10 Jan 2016
livLiv
Rated 28 Oct 2015
85
50th
Amateur general sense of humor for the actual reality, but a piece of good message for all the times.
Rated 28 Oct 2015
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 01 Jul 2015
90
59th
Charles Chaplin means fun. Must watch to see what UK thought of the dictator, and of course, how CC makes it funny.
Rated 01 Jul 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 25 Feb 2015
83
86th
The story doesn't work although that's understandable considering the time and context. Out of all the satire and farce, it's the pure grace of Chaplins physical comedy that really makes you laugh. In terms of depth, the most profound satire is found in the use speech during Hynkels raving radio-hour and in the much debated finale that can indeed be seen in several different ways.
Rated 25 Feb 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
70
43rd
2nd viewing
Rated 03 Dec 2014
htimanhtiman
Rated 08 Nov 2014
68
38th
This is an interesting movie that even manages a few decent laughs at times. Its also interesting to see someone talk about this topic before the US entered the war, I especially like Chaplin's speech at the end. But, the movie suffers from being very slow, and several decent scenes are padded out so long they become boring. If it was about a half hour shorter, I think it would have been better. As it is, its an interesting movie, but feels like it goes on too long.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
nepetaNepeta
Rated 01 Jul 2014
55
22nd
I don't get Charlie Chaplin. There are some laughs here (the coins in the pudding scene, and some of the stuff with Hynkel), but there's also loads of clowning around that is straining so hard to be funny. The film feels flabby, and though in principle I really like the final speech that doesn't mean it works as a part of the film - in fact the film in general has a problem integrating Chaplin's humour and satire with some of the more serious subject matter. Still, it's solid enough, I guess.
Rated 01 Jul 2014
revvadaulReV_VAdAUL
Rated 28 Jun 2014
90
82nd
An excellent farce with a poignant message.
Rated 28 Jun 2014
alberteAlbertE
Rated 25 Jun 2014
20
30th
به نظر من که طنزهای بیکلام چاپلین خیلی بهتر بود. این فیلم بیشتر شبیه یک شعار سیاسی بی مž
Rated 25 Jun 2014
patmanpatman
Rated 22 Jun 2014
51
27th
Too far between the good parts, although it delivers a moving speech in the end. It has its charm but not enough to make a truly great movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IvPIWzQcUY
Rated 22 Jun 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 20 Oct 2013
89
97th
88.500
Rated 20 Oct 2013
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 12 Oct 2013
100
96th
Neden bu adamın tek bir kötü filmi bile yok ? Süpersin be Chaplin Baba.
Rated 12 Oct 2013
shellishShellish
Rated 27 Sep 2013
83
85th
Absolutely hilarious, a must-see classic.
Rated 27 Sep 2013
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 09 May 2013
51
49th
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 19 Feb 2013
65
30th
Quite a few jokes made me laugh out loud, and I really have to admire Chaplin's sheer artistry and the chutzpah it took to satirize Nazi Germany while they were still in power. However, this film is one of the most badly paced ones I've ever seen. It could stand to have lost at least half of its length. That scene with Hynkel playing with the globe took so long I was shouting "GET ON WITH IT!" at the screen.
Rated 19 Feb 2013
esmerodoEsmerodo
Rated 19 Feb 2013
75
57th
This comedy trended to drag because every joke went on and on. It spent 10 minutes just on the Dictator playing with an inflated globe. It seemed like a comedy from 1931 instead of 1941. Sorry, Charlie but your film is dated.
Rated 19 Feb 2013
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 12 Feb 2013
97
93rd
The Great Dictator is one of those really fun World War II parodies. While many were made in the 1940s, very few were made BEFORE American involvement, and this is one of them. It was daring when it was made, and is hilarious to this day.
Rated 12 Feb 2013
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 26 Jan 2013
54
26th
I preferred the film's drama to its comedy. Paulette Goddard makes for a strikingly sympathetic leading lady, her opinionated pluck driving much of the film. Overall, Chaplin's comedy just didn't connect with me. I thought he dragged the jokes out too far and the editing makes the film feel its length. With all of that said, I loved the beautiful speech at the end (however incongruous with the rest of the film), and I see that speech alone as an example of the world-changing power of film.
Rated 26 Jan 2013
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 27 Dec 2012
80
85th
The Hynkel-scenes were great. Unbelievable.
Rated 27 Dec 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
72
63rd
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
bragantinobrBragantinoBR
Rated 29 Sep 2012
95
87th
Simply an awesome movie.
Rated 29 Sep 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 29 Jun 2012
75
67th
asker, savas, devlet baskani, diktatör, berber, ucak düsmesi, Tomanya, (Kirmizi hali ve pastadan bozuk paranin ciktigi sahneler iyiydi. Sarlo karakteri kismen devam ediyor. Slapstick komedi unsurlari var. Bir sahnede kameraya bakarak konusuyor. Finali güzel. )
Rated 29 Jun 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
100
98th
The Best
Rated 16 Jun 2012
anaffatianaffati
Rated 29 May 2012
80
78th
A classical movie, Charlie Chaplin is (as always) incredibly gifted to explain hard stories with easy and funny scenes.
Rated 29 May 2012
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 24 Apr 2012
88
92nd
My favourite Charlie Chaplin film
Rated 24 Apr 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 26 Feb 2012
90
88th
Among the great Chaplain comedies alongside Modern Times and City Lights. It isn't a simple imitation of Hitler-- there's a lot more to it.
Rated 26 Feb 2012
baggerBagger
Rated 13 Feb 2012
84
91st
I don't think theres been quite such as bombastic and successful transition for any artist from silent to sound. While it does drag at points this film is brilliant, and in my opinion much of the criticism of it is of an unfair historistic "now-we-know-better"-kind.
Rated 13 Feb 2012

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