Fresh
Michel Hazanavicius' black-and-white, mostly silent comedy The Artist is a gorgeously made curiosity -- a film that functions as a testament to its own obsession with other movies.
Christopher Kelly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
The Artist
A breath of fresh vintage air
2011 · 1h 40m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Michel Hazanavicius
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
95%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The whole thing is so damn clever and charming, it might just sneak off with Best Picture.
David Thomson, The New Republic
Fresh
It isn't arty or intellectual, though it is artful and ingenious, and it's the rare crowd-pleaser that never feels obvious or pandering.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
There is literally nothing wrong with it. I don't have a single nit to pick, minor flaw to point out or little bit that annoyed me. It is pure magic from the first frame to the last.
Mark Rabinowitz, CNN.com
Fresh
You can't fault it as smart entertainment, which eschews parody to make a sincere tribute that also serves as cogent current commentary.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
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