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The Artist - IMHO (mis-posted elsewhere)

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POSTED BY: SHINYGOODGUY
UPDATED: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 00:58
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Saturday, February 18, 2012 2:14 PM

SHINYGOODGUY

I was reluctant to see this film at first. How can a silent film ever keep my attention for 2 hours?, I thought. People talk about the Golden Age of film and mention such classics as Casablanca, Singing in the Rain, Some Like It Hot and My Man Godfrey. Well, after seeing The Artist, you can add it to that list. Maybe it's better said the Silver Age of movies since it deals with movies just before "talkies" became all the rage. I was actually thinking about how it must have been for an audience back in 1931 and what they must have felt when the heard sound, other than the live music playing in the theatre. The Artist transports you to the Silver era of movies as well as entertains. Written and directed brilliantly by Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist pays tribute to the best that era had to offer. It is filled with sight gags, obviously, but it has some wonderful surprises as well. One is transfixed and never bored, there are no explosions, no 3D glasses are required, but somehow they manage to give the audience something it's never seen before. It has great heart, a good story, solid script and top notch performances by both newcomers and old veteran actors. Jean DuJardin, who may pull off the Grand Slam if he wins Hollywood's top award, the Oscars, won BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Best Actor awards, is brilliant as the main character George Valentin. Even Berenice Bejo, who plays Peppy Miller, is quietly brilliant in her role. She helps carry the movie's dramatic drive. This is not to say there weren't any laughs, which actually surprised me. There were many sprinkled throughout the film.

You will hear a lot in the coming months about both these actors, as well as the French director (who is married to Bejo by the way). Ah the French! I never had so much fun and felt as entertained as with this near masterpiece of a movie. Who knows they may create a new category - Classic movies. This one is sure to draw on those comparisons.

As an aside, please, if you can go see it in the theatre, it adds to the experience.

SGG

Tawabawho?

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:32 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Saw my first t.v. ad for the movie tonight.

I liked Mel Brook's Silent Movie.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:58 AM

JEANDUPONTEL

Being French myself (see the similarity between Jean Dujardin and my username :)), i'm very proud that a French film wins so many awards around the world. The French movie industry is probably one of the best in the world and these Oscars are a recognition for all the people who works in it.

I have not seen "The Artist", only the trailer, but i know the actors; if Jean Dujardin is perfect for that role (very expressive face and knows how to use his body), i'm not sure he's that credible in moving scenes and can bring the drama touch in other movies.

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