Great movie

Rating: 9/10 (27 January 2015)

Great movie.
Filmed entirely without dialogue or sound effects other than the score (well, almost entirely, but I don't want to give anything away). In addition, not all of the dialogue is then sub-titled. Thus, rather than being spoon-fed the plot, you have to use your brain and your imagination. Makes a change from the majority of modern movies where you are walked through the plot, inch by inch, and it mostly consists of things being blown up, in vivid fashion, anyway!
The director's use of symbolism helps the plot along. Admittedly, the plot isn't that complex, so the brain won't be too taxed (hence the 9/10 rather than 10/10).
Great performance from Jean Dujardin in the lead role, well supported by Berenice Bejo, John Goodman and James Cromwell. However, the stand-out performance comes from Uggie, the dog. He deserves an Oscar.
Like Hugo, an homage to the art of movie-making.