IMdB synopsis: Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break


Saw it last month and I couldn't find a topic here so I thought I'd start one since it's coming out soon. I thought it was a supremely satisfying moviegoing experience, with a lot more laughs than I expected, and another confirmation that Jean Dujardin is one of the best French actors working today (watch the OSS 117 movies on Netflix if you get a chance). The movie is just one giant love letter to the Hollywood of old, and manages to do so without going over the top, or trying to put a modern spin on things, which is what was most impressive to me. It has tons of heart, thanks to Dujardin and co-star Berenice Bejo, and never feels manufactured or hackneyed. Not everything works, some parts did feel a little long, but I blame the writing more than the lack of talking for that.

I saw it opening weekend in France, and the reaction by the audience was tremendous. The moments that really got to me were when a pure unadulterated silence would fill the theater. It never lasted long, but it was impressive when it did. Of course audiences might respond differently here as they did in France (which an article from the current issue of New York mag talks about), but I have high hopes this will find some sort of audience that isn't just confined to the usual art-house crowd. Since the Weinsteins are backing the movie the Oscar talk is only gonna get louder, and in a year that's so far lacked clear Oscar front-runners, this one could have a shot at several nods.

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Not really familiar with the work of the two leads, but they and the film are starting to get some serious Oscar heat

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Cmon.

This was really crowd pleasing. I was entertained. The dog should get an Oscar.

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It's the last thing I need to see this year. I'm torn.

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Along with A Dangerous Method. I want to see both, but I'm going to see this first. I'm really looking forward to this...the trailer blew me away.

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There is no movie more enjoyable this year than THE ARTIST.
I'm talking artsy cats, everyday cats, "I want explosions" cats.
The best made film of the year. One of the very few movies that will hold up in the next ten years.
The "oh it's black and white" and the "oh it's a silent movie" effect only lasts for 15 minutes at most.
So much fun.
Will make you love cinema.


"Your current frequencies of understanding outweigh that which has been given for you to understand." Saul Williams

I can't believe how much I enjoyed this movie.

That dog deserves a best supporting actor nomination.

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Mostly silent, which means great performances and emotion have to prevail, right?
Yup.

I have a 400 year old chip on my shoulder.

I'm surprised this post hasn't receieved more responses. I guess everyone is watching "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" or "Tin Tin" or "Sherlock Holmes" this December.

This film is pretty amazing. Hazanavicius captures the feel and look of a silent film perfectly. What made the move even more authentic was how it was shown in 4:3 ratio. It'd be amazing if there were special showing with a live orchestra but I doubt that would happen.

Both the lead actors are very charming and Jean Dujardin especially captured my attention the entire way. I happen to watch Hazanavicius's "OSS 177" films (two 19602 spy movie satires) which stared Dujardin as well. They seem to work extremely well together and their brand of comedy is very quirky but funny nonetheless.

There are so many great scenes in "The Arist" but one stood out in particular. The scene where he plays the spy scoping out the ballroom, only to fail time after time to dance with the girl without breaking character. Everything about this moment is so perfect, so heartbreaking and hilarious at the same time.

>There are so many great scenes in "The Arist" but one stood
>out in particular. The scene where he plays the spy scoping
>out the ballroom, only to fail time after time to dance with
>the girl without breaking character. Everything about this
>moment is so perfect, so heartbreaking and hilarious at the
>same time.

Without a doubt the best movie of the year.


"Your current frequencies of understanding outweigh that which has been given for you to understand." Saul Williams

The ending was cool too but I was pretty bored the way it played out

the performances were great. the dog deserves a Best Supporting Actor nod.

loved the dream sequence where the feather drops like a bomb.

i wouldn't be mad if it won best picture, though it's not my top pick.

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You know it's drama, but it sound real good.

I expected lil fluffy to be tap dancin & what not they way yall tell it & tried to sell it.

I'm rootin for Jean Dujardin tho. I just wish the movie didn't spend so much time making me feel sorry for him. He was a lot better playing cocky early.

shits good fun, but GREAT? NAHSON. Like i said elsewhere Longo has pretty much stated what i think of this film