From the beginning of the film, I knew that Chaplin was going to play a murderer, and I was curious how he would play it. It is contemptible for a person of normal mind to do such a sinful deed. Moreover, Chaplin is not handsome, he is still in his old age, and it is difficult to get a woman's heart as easily as the earl of vampire. Then you can see how Chaplin can't let go of every teacher and wife he saw, those middle-aged women who were pampered and slightly wealthy, he pleased them, read poems to them, behaved gracefully, courteously and courteously. These are things that a woman who has passed away cannot resist. Then after gaining their trust, they murdered them and seized their property. You can say, look, what a vicious man.
With the development of the film, Mr. Verdoux's life experience has gradually become clear. He has served the bank diligently for 30 years and was fired as soon as the crisis hit. This can explain his hatred of society. This is not uncommon. Let alone the United States, it is the laid-off system ten years ago. How many families have fallen into poverty and cannot get out of it so far. Who can not complain? Then we can see that Mr. Verdoux has a happy and good family, like a peach blossom field in troubled times, and a utopia in the desert. Handicapped wife, lovely child, happy and warm. Although Mr. Verdoux had blood on his hands, it was not all for himself. Is Mr. Verdoux selfish? I don’t think so. He loves his family too much and wants to keep it intact. The outside world is too cold and ruthless, Mr. Verdoux would not consider it.
However, the film does not deliberately protect the fact that Verdoux's murderous devil. Starting from the half of the film, Mr. Verdo’s plan to swindle money and kill people has repeatedly failed. Firstly, he is old, secondly, the murder business will not last long. Later, in another economic crisis, Mr. Verdoux lost everything, his property, and his family. Chaplin became a tramp again. One day, he was arrested. He could have escaped, but he still surrendered. In court, Mr. Verdoux said this to the judge. It is quite righteous. You can hang a Mr. Verdoux, but as long as those rich men who cruelly squeeze the poor still exist, the world will be fine. It won't be peaceful.
When I see the discussion about the film, it is generally said that this is a critique of capitalism. In fact, is there such a thing in a socialist country? Regarding the increase in crime rate, it is really enough for those who hear it.
There is also the identity of the actor Chaplin. His early life in poverty obviously made him not forget to speak for the poor after he became a great artist. He is so outstanding and so brave, really worthy of a great title.
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