Monday, December 17, 2012

The Artist - 2011



 Chandler - 12/17/12

The Artist is a very artsy and self-aware film. It's a silent picture that tells the story of the downfall of silent pictures. Huh? Very clever, Warner Brothers (France). Anyway, when "talkies" became popular, famous silent actors went through a lot of shit. They were holding on to the past and not always able to embrace change. It's a good story and is very well executed. But a lot of people will find this film boring (as I did from time to time). Basically, it's the best silent film anyone could make in 2011. And that doesn't translate to you needing to watch it.

Rating - 2

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 Geoff - 12/20/12

I completely agree with Chandler! It's the best silent film you could make in 2011. That's why we gave it 3's... wait, Chandler gave it a 2?

The artist is a fun movie about a time in movie history that most people don't know a lot about. I've seen some of the old silent movies and most of them wouldn't hold the attention of today's moviegoers. The Artist manages to be engaging, fun, and even at times sad. I thought it was an excellent movie that makes up for in entertainment value, what it lacks in dialogue.

Rating - 3

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