The Artist

[valda]

Mr G - did you eat some sugar?! Love it!

nevermind and the others reviews, yours was mangifico MrG

[canadian_turtle]

MrG, why does that glowing review not get a 10/10?

Well you know, just in case something better comes along like, Glee The Movie

Can you only give one movie ever a 10/10?

And I think the Glee movie was out a few months ago

[Beate]

Now here's a movie to really talk about. In fact, I want to shout about it..

BEAUTIFUL!!! MAGNIFICO! BRILLIANT!!

Damn, I really cant do the film any justice by reviewing about it now or ever. It deserves better than my incoherent, out of breath, unfocussed ramblings. What it demands is the very best written reviews which I hope KK, Sf, David and Weirdy are making their very best efforts on.

I want to read about how hypnotic the actress was, her beauty, her tenacity.

I want to read you guys talk about the stirring soundtrack that pays homage to the composers of silent movies and the huge nod to Bernard Hermann who composed most Hitchcock films.

I also want to hear you talk about the main star who epitomises everything about a silent movie star, fusing the rhythmic flow (and looks) of Gene Kelly's silent movie star character in Singing in the Rain, the tragi-comedy of Chaplin, the suave romantic gestures of Rudolph Valentino and the dashing adventurer of Douglas Fairbanks.

I want to hear how it was possible for a movie filmed in black and white, aspect ratio 4:3 (our current tv sets are wider), silent dialogue, and mono soundtrack to bring out the deepest inner joy out of my soul (I mean your soul) that no recent movie has done.

I want to read how beautiful you thought the noir lighting and cinematography was, the breezy romance, the narrative flow and charm the film exhibits all the way.

I want to read your research about the dog, his background, if he was taught at method acting school, who the dog slept with to get to the top etc

I want to read how you thought this was hands down the best film you've seen this year.

I know what you all want...for me to shut up. And I know what I really really want, apart from a spice girl delivered first class post. I want to see this film again. And then possibly I might think..well, its not as great as I first thought it was. But that doesnt matter, its how I feel now and right now I am overwhelmed

I will now sell my 3DTV, blu ray player, 7.1 speakers, and yamaha Amp, who needs them....no wait um...I still want to watch Star Wars blu ray on my 7.1 speakers. Then I'll sell them. No, I want to see Blade Runner after that...ok I'll keep my speakers.

But I still want to see the artist again and sorry I cant write a review but I will at least give my rating.

9.8/10 BRILLIFICENTIFUL (sorry, I had to make a new word to describe this film)

A very wordy review for a silent film, LOL!

[Sydney_Bristow]

Um......so, does this mean you liked it Glassy?

Love your review!!!

A very wordy review for a silent film, LOL!

[Celini]

There were two subtle touches I noticed on the second viewing that I loved. One was when George finds Peppy in his dressing room. When he speaks to her there's a movie poster in the background that says "The Thief Who Stole Her Heart" (the wording my not be exact) and then when he exits the auction house the marque says "Lonely Star" as he walks down the street. Brilliantly done.

the thief of her heart?
(both made me giggle )

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

And I think the Glee movie was out a few months ago

Oh my God, was everyone, alright? I hope there weren't too many casualties?

A very wordy review for a silent film, LOL!

LOL, well I guess not even silence can stop me rambling on

[agnes]

I saw the film today and it is really nice. It is very different, but in a positive way. I recommend to watch it.

[ejwrank]

Great review Mr G! You really did the film justice.

[soonforgotten]

There were two subtle touches I noticed on the second viewing that I loved. One was when George finds Peppy in his dressing room. When he speaks to her there's a movie poster in the background that says "The Thief Who Stole Her Heart" (the wording my not be exact) and then when he exits the auction house the marque says "Lonely Star" as he walks down the street. Brilliantly done.

the thief of her heart?
(both made me giggle )

Yeah, that sounds right. No idea why I complicated it in my head.

[David]

Great stuff Mr G I won't be able to see it until release so hope I like it