Finally a movie that really deserved the Oscar !

Rating: 9/10 (27 February 2012)

Finally the Oscar goes to a good movie. Kind of Ironic it is French and silent. But it is very touching. First of all, it has something that the recent movies of Hollywood lack: a good story that is well told. Not only did they have a good plot, excellent cast, a "four legged actor", but they also manage to tell the story in a comprehensive way with the right amount of details to depict the life ( from glory to downfall and then back to an emerging career again ) of the main character. It has also brought fun back to the big screen, a romantic story without being too dramatic and yet able to capture the atmosphere of that changing time. It is a truly remarkable production, something we did not see for a long time in the big screen. I just can thank all of those who got involved in this project and truly believe that the seventh art is beyond mere special effects ( which are important, of course, but should not be considered as the sole reason of making a movie, as it has been lately ) – Thank God it is NOT in 3D !! - I know the movie industry is going through changes nowadays. Perhaps the answer is in the past, as it concerns which direction it should take.. Anyways, it's a great movie and the art is back to the Theaters !!!