The Artist

[foxy]

Michel Hazanavicius has created something brand new... a black & white silent film. I thought it was terrific with amazing attention to detail of the period from the opening credits and all the way through. Wonderful performances by Jean Dujardin, Bernice Beju and John Goodman. Looks like an Oscar winner to me.

[+ sf westcoaster]

Saw this film and totally agree with your predicition of an Oscar or two. For anyone interested in film, this is a must see.

[edjames]

I just didn't get it. I still can't figure out what all the fuss and bother is about. Did the critics and I see the same film? Yes, a lovely story but hardly an earth shattering film. The story borrows a bit from "A Star Is Born" and perghaps "Singing In The Rain". The sets, costumes and acting are all first rate. Personally, I thought the dog stole the flick!

 

ED

[+ ArVaGuy]

If that dog is not nominated for Best Supporting Actor there is no justice in Hollywood.

[jackhammer91406]

Going to the dogs..

 

It's award season again and this film was one of the discs sent to me for consideration.

I thought it was fun to take a break from sound movies, so yes, I got the point. Strong performances, attention to detail and well crafted.

But I agree, Give that dog a bone!

[Racketjock]

Saw this finally over the weekend. An incredible change of pace, both in scope and acting. The amount of detail given to each framed scene provided a lot for me to take in and color my perspective of the tale as it unfolded. As someone whose hearing is failing and has a hard time tracking quickly delivered dialogue, it touched me and was very enjoyable. I am in lust for Mr. Valentine. And the dog was adorable and a star.

[+ Italiano]

And doesn't Dujardin's smile melt you?....

[jackhammer91406]

and the winner is...

 

I have watched this movie over and over.

The more I watch it , the more I see in it, and the more I like it.

Most recently watched it with my friend in the desert. This film grows on me.

 

Tonight the Academy awarded it Oscars for;

Best Picture

Best Director

Best Actor

Best Costume Design and

Best Original Score.

 

Not bad. And of the 9 films nominated for Best Picture, it was the ONLY one filmed entirely in Hollywood (Los Angeles).

[uwsman2]

I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the best film I saw last year. That was "Margin Call," which was nominated for best screenplay and lost out to Woody Allen.

[+ Charlie]

I enjoyed "The Artist" very much, but I thought it was basically a very clever insider's joke for film students, which is why it would appeal to members of the Academy. I wonder how many outsiders appreciated it, or how many will watch it again after the buzz has died.