Director(s): Michel Hazanavicius (OSS 117: Lost in Rio)
Writer(s): Michel Hazanavicius (OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies)
Starring: Jean Dujardin (Lucky Luke), Berenice Bejo (A Knight's Tale), John Goodman (Barton Fink), James Cromwell (L.A. Confidential), Penelope Ann Miller (Kindergarten Cop)
Demographic: Those still alive from 1927, indie film lovers, people who can do without dialogue for 100 minutes
Synopsis: A silent film star is pushed out of the spotlight when talkies become the next big thing. Need I say more without ruining the experience?
Pros: It has a bold style, it's charming, Berenice Bejo (looks), the cinematography, it's authentic, the acting, the score, 1932 shot, Freddy Rumsen makes a cameo
Cons: Those who don't enjoy reading will be thrown for a loop.
Bottom Line: It succeeds with silence where almost 90% of 'talkies' this year failed.
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