This silent movie is a twist to the technology heavy era, but how well they executed this defines the success it has achieved. This movie, is one that should not be missed

Rating: 8/10 (13 November 2012)

I was blown away. I can't recall the last time I enjoyed this much watching a movie with so much entertainment, originality, freshness and skill. One can safely say now that this little experiment has paid off, but to push forward such an idea and to execute it to the way it had turned out requires a lot of conviction.
George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar who is on top of the Hollywood tree with his huge fan following and never ending box-office success. His world comes tumbling down with the dawn of the talkies which he doesn't take too seriously. His find Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) is a new star overnight and the stock market crash doesn't help his cause either. While his life descends into depression and loss, his pride blinds the love shown by Peppy Miller who is now the hottest property in Hollywood. Can he come out of his shell? Can Peppy Miller express her love? Can they have a future together? Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo are two extremely charismatic and talented actors who can switch gears so effortlessly from little subtle expressions to over-the-top requirements of the era. The attention to detail starting from sets to the type of film used to get the right look is done with precision. The same story has been told in many different backdrops before, but the format presented here is quite fresh. Another challenging aspect that is overcome with excellence is the screenplay, as the writers mare not used to tell a story in this format. Best moments to look out for:
1. Introduction of Peppy Miller and when she romances George Valentin's suit.
2. George Valentin's realization of Sound as the future in his dream.
3. The way Peppy Miller blackmails the producer.
4. Expression of Peppy Miller when she races to George Valentin's house before climax.
4. Climax duet dance.
This silent movie is a twist to the technology heavy era, but how well they executed this defines the success it has achieved. This movie, is one that should not be missed.