The Artist(2011)- User Reviews

A story about a dog who is smarter than his master.

So, the result is dog-poo.

No characterization.

No plot.

No real references to the silent movies and what changed them.

Character never changes with the era. Nor does he oppose the era. He just …more»

I truly love silent films and only recently say over the past year have been discovering new ones. Wasnt sure if they could pull this movie off but was more than pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully it was done. I have watched it several times …more»

This movie was everything that is missing nowadays in mainstream Hollywood. When I wasn't crying, I was laughing, and if I wasn't doing either then I was on the edge of my seat. It's a shame when movies like Ted and Magic Mike receive all …more»

This is everything wonderful about the movies. Beautiful story. Clean. Funny. No CGI. No gratuitous sex. No message. Just pure.

If you do not like this film, it says more about you than the film.

Shot in B&W around Los Angeles, the city never …more»

I was able to follow this movie without any talking. To convey a story line without words must be a difficult task. I didn't know this was a silent film. Had I known I probably wouldn't have watched it! I tend to be an action or comedy movie watcher. …more»

I really wanted to like this movie and I do think it has a few moments BUT after 20 minutes into the film, I knew exactly where it was going and it followed the script note for note. I have to call the charm of it as "gimmicky" with its throwback to the …more»

Silent movie...with a love story told a bzillion times in different forms in the modern era...and now they show it silently. I guess seeing this movie once will not harm you............................................................................. …more»

Beautiful, artful, fun and entertaining silent movie. Good depiction of the movie-era of the 1920's and early 30's when Hollywood went from silent films to "talkies". Great acting! Perfect casting for this film which makes a world …more»

The highlights of the movie are a very clever dog and one minute of tap dancing, plus the performance of the head of the studio.

The rest was marred by endless unpleasant background music and sentimentality.

A silent-movie actor cannot transition to …more»

I haven't seen a movie this amazing in years. Truely a piece of ART. Beautiful story, beautiful actors & execution. Definitely worth the money to see it on the big screen. Warning: Not everyone will love it! It's a movie for people who have an appreciation …more»