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Thursday, April 5, 2012

More on The Artist

Okay, I finally saw The Artist. I know. I should have seen it long ago. I realize this.

It was well worth the wait. I recognized clips from The Mask of Zorro in the scene where George is watching what is supposed to be one of his own films; I also identified many silent stars in the character of George. There is more than a touch of Fairbanks, especially with the charming smile George often has. John Gilbert. Rudolph Valentino (George's last name is, after all, Valentin). And the many stars who never made a successful transition to talkies.

I loved the movie. No, I adored it. The costumes, the situations, the locations, and the faces. The problem with most modern actors is that they have the look of this century stamped all over them. Put them in costume, and they look like modern actors in period costume; they don't look realistic.

Jean Dujardin, however, does; so do all of his costars. Granted, the women are too thin, but I can forgive them for that. I found an interview with the two leads, and I was amazed at the difference between the actors and the characters they play; they really do immerse themselves into their roles.

Hats off to all involved in this cinematic triumph!