In regards to Chaplin’s 1921 film “The Kid”, it ends the way it does to not only reinforce the strong relationship between Charlie and the kid but to show the release of anxiety, pai

Worldwide there have only been a few comedians in the last 100 years who have been able to catch a glimpse of Charlie Chaplin and mimic his creativity as an artist. Robert Downy Jr. did a phenomenal job in “Chaplin” with physical proficiency and characterization but an even greater influence of our time is Jim Carrey. With a physical prowess and uncanny demeanor that has rarely been seen since the days of Chaplin, Jim Carrey’s outgoing and extremely outrageous character took America by storm in 1994’s “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”. From the quick crackle of his goofy laugh down to the flips, turns and erratic movements, Jim Carrey is a more intense, up-to-date version of Charlie Chaplin. Jim takes physical comedy one-step further by overcoming the audience with humor in his speech and facial expressions. Charlie was mostly an improvisational actor who couldn’t use sound but instead used props, gimmicks and ingenuity to become a master of his trade. In the opening scene of “Ace Ventura”, Carrey is dressed up as a postal worker kicking a package down the street, then the hallway of an apartment building with nothing more then a whistle and a couple words off his lips. Carrey used his flair to turn a five-minute sketch into one of the most memorable and funny moments in movie history. Jim utilized his Chaplin-like moves to bounce from one side of the hallway to another, flipping the package over his head and finally kicking it for a touchdown. This scene is reminiscent of Chaplin fig

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