The Artist (2011)

The Artist (2011) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, Malcolm McDowell, Penelope Ann Miller, Missi Pyle

Director: Michel Hazanavicius

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 100 min.

Synopsis: Michel Hazanavicius' stylistically daring, dialogue free comedy The Artist stars Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, a matinee idol in Hollywood before the dawn of the talkies. His marriage is far from perfect, and one day he meets ambitious chorus girl Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo) and is smitten. Very quickly, sound comes to movies, and George sinks all his money into one epic silent film, while Peppy becomes a star in the new era. John Goodman co-stars as the head of the film studio. The Artist played at both the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.

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  • Jan 15, 2012 03:36 pm

    Matt said: A

    If you love movies, and all time classic cinema, do yourself a favor and go watch this. If all goes right, this will be the first silent movie to win Best Picture, since... well, the first silent movie that won Best Picture, "Wings (1927)".

  • Mar 02, 2012 02:23 am

    Steve said: B

    A clever idea done really well. But "Best Picture"? No way. For much of it, staying awake was a challenge.

  • Mar 11, 2012 07:50 pm

    Dennis said: B

    Yet another remake of "A Star is Born", this one with a twist. Best Actor--maybe, Best Picture--NO WAY--"Hugo" was far superior in all regards. An enjoyable film but not great. Their were several better films last year.

  • May 13, 2012 10:10 pm

    Bruce said: C

    Not a very good movie. Cannot believe it won Oscar for Best Picture. Mediocre sums it up for me.

  • Jul 07, 2012 10:55 pm

    Tammy said: B

    We went as a family - with 2 teenage boys - and we enjoyed it. But I think it helped that we have an appreciation for film history.

  • Jul 09, 2012 11:44 am

    Hugo said: B

    xx

  • Feb 05, 2013 06:41 pm

    Wesley said: A

    Stunning; Beautiful; original & a truly Perfect Picture. 'Hugo' was a tribute to the earliest form of Cinema, and 'The Artist' is a tribute to Film's Silent Classics. Thoroughly deserved the Best Picture Award as well as Best Actor.10/10

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