Silent Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (11 December 2012)

This is one of the best movies of the year 2011. i haven't seen much black-white and silent films but this is a gem. It brings back all the innocence and simplicity but with a rare execution. The Artist works on every level depicting the rise and fall of a superstar of silent films whose career face a breakage after the popularity of films with voice. He lost all his fans and masses but not the new female superstar who he has inspired so much. Jean Dujardin is just excellent and most charming star,his smile is so good,he totally deserved to win the Academy and other accolades for portraying his character with perfection. Bérénice Bejo plays more of a supporting role she looks most charming,naughty and raunchy. Her dance with Jean in climax is amazing,totally marvelous. The scene where Jean attempts to shoot himself,the scene is heart throbbing. All the supporting cast and screenplay is splendid Direction by Michel Hazanavicius is over the top. It deserves all the respect,awards and appreciation. Must watch this movie get lost in a retro world.