In The Music, Lies The Gold. ♦ 71%

Rating: 7/10 (28 November 2013)

The story of The Artist has been captured on reel since time immemorial. And I cannot fail to mention how clichéd it look when it became the most awarded French cinema. That being said, the music soundtrack is one bomb- shell kind of a factor which solely wins the situation.
Throughout the 100 minutes of melodrama about how a silent film actor goes down the line, the music stays to entertain. The highs & the lows of the orchestra and the crescendos induce sheer hearing pleasure to the rather hackneyed plot. And about the performances, Jean Dujardin got what he deserved. Such flawless acting with pinch of dance moves is a sure charm. The actress did very well, too. John Goodman supports well.
As a whole, it gives a cool vintage projection for people who are more into the trend-driven yesteryear movies. Recommended!