The Artist

“The Artist” will be criticized as gimmicky by some, but I will say this, Jean Dujardin is one great actor. This “silent” and black & white film is delightful in it’s warmth, grace and humor. Carried almost entirely by Dujardin but wonderfully supported by big names and small, his best co-star is the clever Jack Russell Terrier, Uggie. I can recommend this for all my friends, even those who refuse to see foreign films because of the subtitles… it is, with the exception of a couple of quirky departures, silent. The music is evocative of the silent era and has been honored with many nominations and awards.