Very satisfying and emotional viewing experience

Rating: 10/10 (3 July 2012)

I am not a silent movie fan but this movie was great! The Artist was done really well and because of that I didn't mind the fact that it was silent.
The lead actor really did look like an old Hollywood star with his hair and mustache. He reminded me a lot of Gene Kelly, not only how he looked but in his mannerisms as well. In fact all of the cast was great and looked the part.
I liked the selective use of sound in the movie. This isn't really anything groundbreaking but it did work well.
The dog was a nice touch. Not only did it help to lighten the mood in certain parts but also gave the actor something to play off of.
I was drawn in to the story and it was emotionally very powerful. I don't give a lot of movies 10 out of 10 but this one deserves it.
It isn't perfect however. There were a few scenes that didn't quite work such as the last scene with the wife before she left him the letter.
Anyway very few & minor flaws but very satisfying in the end.