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Has anyone seen Robin Williams in Charlie Chaplin?

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lonemarlin40 lonemarlin40 MemberOP
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#1 ·
Charlie Chaplin
I caught this movie on NBC the other night, but man, the translation was just... weird. I don't even know how they messed it up that badly. I didn't really get a chance to sit down and actually watch the whole thing, but I'm curious—has anyone else seen it? What's the verdict?
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#2 ·
They finally released "N/A"🙄
It’s a great watch regardless.
northernotter3 northernotter3 Member
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#3 ·
miss, why the eye roll? This is actually one of those rare instances where the translation makes perfect sense. "Stecchino" translates to "toothpick," and the character in the movie—a mobster—goes by that nickname specifically because he’s constantly chewing on a toothpick...

(It’s common knowledge that every mobster has a nickname that fits their persona, much like how our Robin Williams 😎 )
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#4 ·
I know there’s a Cackalica out there—I actually watched the movie! (:
I’m rolling my eyes here because I can't stand localized nicknames, or just general American translations when it comes to movies. Sure, maybe the local crowd wouldn't get the reference, but still...
Johnny Dangerously (starring Michael Keaton, not sure if anyone else has seen it) wasn't translated as "Johnny Dangerous"... So just leave it alone (I don't mean you, I mean the translators)
northernotter3 northernotter3 Member
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#5 ·
I totally get where you're coming from, and I generally support that "no translation" policy—BUT—how many Americans actually speak Italian?!? In this specific instance, I really don't have anything against translating it. This is one of those rare cases, maybe one in a thousand, where it actually makes perfect sense.
frozenhound34 frozenhound34 Newcomer
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#6 ·
The movie is excellent. It's a great way to get a good laugh.

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