The Artist is a love letter and homage to classic black-and-white silent films. The film is enormously likable and is anchored by a charming performance from Jean Dujardin, as silent movie star George Valentin. In late-192... more »0s Hollywood, as Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he makes an intense connection with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break. As one career declines, another flourishes, and by channeling elements of A Star Is Born and Singing in the Rain, The Artist tells the engaging story with humor, melodrama, romance, and--most importantly--silence. As wonderful as the performances by Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo (Miller) are, the real star of The Artist is cinematographer Guillaume Schiffman. Visually, the film is stunning. Crisp and beautifully contrasted, each frame is so wonderfully constructed that this sweet and unique little movie is transformed from entertaining fluff to a profound cinematic achievement. --Kira Canny« less
Movie Details
Actors:John Goodman, Jean Dujardin Studio:Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Format:Blu-ray - Full Screen - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 04/24/2012 Release Year: 2012 Run Time: 1hr 40min Screens: Full Screen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 2 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Languages:English Subtitles:Spanish