In the world of modern film making it was risky to create a (almost) silent movie. The occasional use of sound effects and voice were masterfully woven into the narrative. Unfortunately that was the most interesting –only interesting? – part of the narrative.
Set in the 1920 during the silent film era and artfully recreating the genre The Artist unfortunately the story line was a recreation of Singin' in the Rain without the clever and witty dialogue, unforgettable music and skilled dancing.
A Hollywood silent movie star meets a nobody in the crowd, she becomes a star in the new world of talkies, his star fades but will Y-A-W-N will love conquer all? I am not sure as I fell asleep before the end.
John Goodman’s performance as a cranky movie studio boss is a standout. Bérénice Bejo is an absolute classic beauty of the silver screen. Her eyes and smile are too often the only thing keeping the audience concentrating on the screen. Jean Dujarin plays the flawed hero as required of the genre he over acts and plays all characters including himself with a false sense of confidence a bravado.
Will in with an Oscar® for best Picture? Probably. Not because of its quality but for its bravery and for its mush less than subtle nod to Hollywoods nostalgic past.
Wait for this one to come out on DVD and then wait for someone else to choose it.
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