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Written December 17, 2011
The Artist

by cina-ma

Kudos to the writer/director for one of the most creative, lovely, movies in years!!!
The engaging story and actors, even "in silence" made the time fly by.
The movie is funny and charming, cleverly winking at all the conventions of silent movies in the past.
Lauded as "an ode to Hollywood" ( which it is) I also found it to be a touching story for our time, our "Great Depression." The story of the middle aged silent film actor trying to adjust to talkies, could be the tale of factory workers and magazine staffers, trying to adjust to the new economy today and being passed over by the new industries and the young people who run them. If you are ten or older, go see it!!!!!!
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Written November 29, 2011
Surprisingly excellent

by scottschneider07

I only heard about this movie because I worked as a video tech at an event where the trailer for the film was played. Other than that, I never saw any advertisement for it. The trailer intrigued me, and it just so happened that the movie came out in theaters at the same time that I was to go on a date with a girl. So I invited her to come see this movie. I was honestly worried about asking a girl to go see a silent film on the first date, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The Artist ended up being one of the most satisfying movies that either of us had ever seen.

This movie glued everyone to the screen for its entire duration. Nobody in the audience said a single word. The movie does require concentration but it's easy because it is so enthralling. The movie gets very dramatic; but just when it gets to be too much, there is comic relief in all the right places but it doesn't detract from the emotion in the story.
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Written January 16, 2012
A Magical Step Back in Time

by cbalaban

This film has the look and feel of the silent era, with a wonderful score. I was not expecting that it would be largely a silent movie, and I think the concept and execution were incredibly creative. I think it is a film that would be particularly enjoyable for vintage film enthusiasts but anyone will be able to appreciate the warmth of the story.
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Written December 27, 2011
The Artist

by christianspotlight_writer

Imagine a young French filmmaker who is able to catch the true spirit of Hollywood during the transition from the silent films to the "talkies" and then put a leading French actor--popular throughout France today--as the George Valentin American swashbuckler character...and then call the movie "The Artist." Dujardin is a pleasure to watch on screen. You will be mesmerized by his performance. Add to it the antics of a lovable Jack Terrier dog, and well,
there you have it, a delightful film with a grand musical score and all without talking! Okay, it does have a few slides in it like the old silent films did to speak the dialogue in words on a scene here or there....but overall, it's volume muted. This should not be missed on the big screen. Definitely not for kids though, due to some disturbing violent elements having to due with depression, drinking, and an attempted suicide, in addition to a character trying to set their personal belongings on fire. Overall a positive film...
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Written February 15, 2012
The Artist Review

by Selah4Jah

This is one of the most original and brilliant films I have seen in a very long time. I was worried at first that I wouldn't be able to sit and focus for an hour and forty minutes because it's a silent film but it kept my attention the entire time. Great casting, directing, writing, and acting. There isn't one thing I would change about this film if I could, PERFECT. Go see it, you will love it!
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Written December 7, 2011
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by edjhen

Beautifully acted and directed. Could have moved faster, but it was a pleasure to enjoy the technique and that it was so poignant despite the fact that there was no dialogue.
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Written March 11, 2012
Wonderful film

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After my parents raved about this film, I wasn't sure that I (or my twenty year old children) would enjoy The Artist. But I was wrong- the film is a delight and engages a variety of viewers. While my children are not old movie fans, they still enoyed the show. At times, you don't even miss the sound. It was classic Hollywood on many levels- and the dog steals the show!
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Written November 27, 2011
Amazing

by irmamoises

the acting was awesome to say the least, the score was right at target, the story was excellent its a must see film to all that loves art and history, Can be the revelutionary of the silence era. lets bring back all those oldies and put then back on the screen with new score ad new actors i loved it
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Written January 22, 2012
There are no words to describe this

by HoodCritic1

Other than "timeless," "powerful," "graceful" and that is only the words that are coming off the top of my head. Michel Hazanavicius made a movie about how powerful and underrated the silent film and the silent film era was and his final product was absolutely exquisite. I expected top quality film making from this movie because all of the critics say that this movie will carry the most gravity to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards and I wasn't disappointed at all. Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo were splendid and Hazanavicius' love letter to this completely classic era was extraordinary and I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen. First class all the way.
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Written January 28, 2012
The Artist

by Hooked on Drama

It was a nice change of pace. I'm not sure it is one of those films I would watch again. Made me realize just how much noise I am bombarded with daily. At first, I wasn't sure whether the guy was deaf or mute and it wasn't until the end that I realized he had a lisp that kept him out of the talkies. There were lessons to be learned, i guess, boredom can cause a marriage to break up. Pride is a good cause for human suffering. The simplest oddities can make you a star. Best of all, good deeds are always rewarded, so be nice.
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Written March 11, 2012
Excellent Performances (even the dog!), Great Entertainment

by North Alabama

Who would've thought a silent (mostly) movie would be this good in the 21st century? Almost 100 years since the dawn of the talkies comes this silent gem, a highly entertaining and well cast film, in black and white. I don't know how it would play at home on blu-ray, but in a crowded theatre, when everyone's reaction could be shared with each other, it was priceless. The Artist deserves every award it received, and kudos again to the Weinstein company for identifying quality entertainment.
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Written February 9, 2012
Very good, but not at the top of my list.....

by Nacho Baggo

This movie has so much charm and pulls no punches. Camera mugging smiles, great beauties, handsome lead man, cute dog, and heartwarming story.
I wasn't bowled over, though. This isn't a silent movie. There is a mosical score all the way through and the music does not match the mood for me half the time. I would have done better without the music or maybe an improv solo piano.
Still, it is very clever and charming.
I have DECENDANTS in the lead for best movie and even EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE ahead of this one for best picture.
Great date night flick, but not the perfect movie I was hoping for.
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So-so
Written February 13, 2012
The Artist?

by olbrneyes

My wife and I went to see this last night.
My wife spent the first forty years of her life in Hollywood, and rubbed shoulders with hundreds of Hollywood stars. She knew Charlie Chaplain, Gabe Dell and many of the silent stars.
She enjoyed the movie a great deal.

I, on the other hand, feel like instead of calling this film "The Artist" they should have named it "The Cliche!!"

The film gave me no real reason to feel anything about the characters, other than sympathy. And sympathy is not a good reason to go see a movie!
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Written November 28, 2011
The Artist

by ehlittlefield

LOVED it. It has style, wit, excellence, beauty. What a triumph in an otherwise grim time for movies. It proves movies can be original and vital. V. exciting for everyone.
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Written January 28, 2012
The Artist

by georgemih73

Really fooled me. I've never seen a silent film and thought I was going to be bored to death. Instead it was a fascinating, engrossing emotion-grabbing experience, well deserving of its Best Picture Oscar nomination. I still can't figure out how they did it! A must see.
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