Engaging, shamelessly romantic and an absolute joy to watch!

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2018)

First of all I wanted to say that I created an account with IMDB specifically so I could write this review simply because I wanted to counter the utter rubbish being said about it by some reviewers.
I came to this film a long time after it was initially released but I'm so glad I finally found it. It's an utter gem of a movie and it's not just me saying this - look at the overall score! It stays true to it's self imposed restrictions: it's both silent and black and white, but if you think these are too limiting, think again. The acting is top notch and Jean Dujardin is so believable as a silent movie actor I found myself wondering if his character was actually based on one of the stars from that era. Likewise, Berenice Bejo is captivating and strikes just the right tone throughout the 1h 40m running time. As the credits rolled I felt that contented feeling you get when you've been thoroughly enthralled. The fact that this is a European film about Hollywood gives it a certain edge in my view.
Now then, a word about the naysayers... I guess there will always be some folk who simply 'don't get' a film because they aren't that bright, whilst others purposely take a contrary position simply because they like the sound of their own voice (or in this case, the self aggrandizing joy of seeing their own ill-judged opinions on the internet!) but forget them. Watch this film, have fun and when you've finished, I guarantee it will have put a smile on your face.