Stepping into the past with #TheArtist was a lot of fun to watch and experience. I appreciate the #risk taken when giving us this tribute towards #silentfilms but I REALLY appreciate the story they decided to tell us. An A-List #silentactor (played by #JeanDujardin) disappear from #cinema because of “#Talkies” becoming so popular. He couldn’t be in the #filmindustry anymore because he had such a thick #accent... no one would want to hear him. (At least back then) Even through his arrogance annoyed me through the first half of the movie, I loved his character growth. This only occurred because of #BéréniceBejo’s character. She is a #fierce and beautiful #Hispanic woman who #illuminates the screen. My favorite part with her is when she is dancing by herself with the jacket... The #choreography was excellent and the whole scene was #charming. Because there is no sound, actors need to be expressive with their face and body language. Bejo accomplished this with grace. She was vibrant and I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. Michel Hazanavicius is the director of The Artist and his #French influence elevated the story and cinematography that allowed him to take risks. Because of him, the movie still felt modern while honoring the past. The ending left you on a happy note and he did this for a reason. “The happy ending is a matter of politeness. I asked people to watch this, so that I could do something other than a happy ending. It’s a way of saying thank you to the audiences because they went to something that’s not easy to see.” - Hazanavicius I really liked the movie and I urge you to give it a try. Do it for #JohnGoodman. He’s in the movie. I love him and all I want to do is give him a hug! He is an adorable man. #LazyFilmCritic (at Scottsdale, Arizona)
