You could say so much about this film. For instance, talk about Dujardin's remarkable 'old-school' charm, the profoundly wonderful story-telling or simply the artistic elements cleverly encrypted throughout...
But, if I've learnt anything from this film; it's that you don't always need words to express the truth.
The thing is, I've seen people over-analyse this film countless times but, make of it what you will, The Artist is a gem, a real 'pièce de résistance'. How Hazanavicius and everyone involved in making The Artist has managed to combine the old and the new, so seamlessly, is a rarity.
In fact, cheering on The Artist from TV as it picked up its many (well earned) awards was like seeing your favourite team score.
Without further adieu, all you need to know about The Artist:
George Valentin has it all. Fame, fortune and everything that comes with it. Somehow, he's stuck in the past, blind to the future- a world of talking pictures catching up with this silent movie star. Peppy Miller is a free-spirited young woman with a drive of ambition, and an unwavering admiration for Valentin. Watch as their contrasting paths cross.
So there you have it. A description that doesn't do the film justice so don't just take my word for it! I'm off to put the soundtrack CD on shuffle (did I mention it's great?). As always thanks for reading ~Athena
