The Artist (2011)
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98% of critics liked it
(219 reviews) -
88% of users liked it
(50,333 ratings)
Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. The Artist… More Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. -- (C) Weinstein
- Directed By
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Written By
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 25, 2011 Limited
- On DVD
- Jun 26, 2012
- Studio
- The Weinstein Company
Critic Reviews
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Rafer Guzman, Newsday
It isn't arty or intellectual, though it is artful and ingenious, and it's the rare crowd-pleaser that never feels obvious or pandering.
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Mark Rabinowitz, CNN.com
There is literally nothing wrong with it. I don't have a single nit to pick, minor flaw to point out or little bit that annoyed me. It is pure magic from the first frame to the last.
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
You can't fault it as smart entertainment, which eschews parody to make a sincere tribute that also serves as cogent current commentary.
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Jon Frosch, The Atlantic
The movie ever fully shakes off its air of skillfully executed experiment, but it's spirited and charming nonetheless.
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Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer
'The Artist': Michel Hazanavicius's novelty film owes much to Jean Dujardin's irresistible smile
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Cast
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Jean Dujardin
as George Valentin
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Bérénice Bejo
as Peppy Miller
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John Goodman
as Al Zimmer, Zimmer
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James Cromwell
as Clifton
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Penelope Ann Miller
as Doris
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Missi Pyle
as Actress/Constance, Constance
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Beth Grant
as Peppy's Maid
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Ed Lauter
as Peppy's Butler
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Joel Murray
as Policeman Fire
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Bitsie Tulloch
as Norma
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Ken Davitian
as Pawnbroker
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Malcolm McDowell
as The Butler
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Basil Hoffman
as Auctioneer
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Bill Fagerbakke
as Policeman Tuxedo
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Nina Siemazko
as Admiring Woman
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Stephen Mendillo
as Set Assistant
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Dash Pomerantz
as Peppy's Boyfriend
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Beau Nelson
as Peppy's Boyfriend
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Alex Holliday
as Guard
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Wiley M. Pickett
as Guard
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Ben Kurland
as Audition Casting Assistant
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Katie Nisa
as Audition Dancer
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Katie Wallick
as Audition Dancer
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Hal Landon Jr.
as Napoleon
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Cleto Augusto
as Set Technician
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Sarah Karges
as Laughing Dancer
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Sarah Scott
as Laughing Dancer
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Maize Olinger
as Shouting Dancer
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Ezra Buzzington
as Journalist
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Fred Bishop
as Journalist
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Stuart Pankin
as Director #1 (Restaurant)
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Andy Milder
as Director #2
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Bob Glouberman
as Director #3 (Finale)
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David Allen Cluck
as Assistant Director (Finale)
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Kristian Falkenstein
as Actor In "The Brunette"
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Matt Skoller
as Peppy's Assistant
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Annie O'Donnell
as Woman With Policeman
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Patrick Mapel
as Assistant With Newspaper
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Matthew Albrecht
as Tennis Player
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Harvey J. Alperin
as Doctor
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Lily Knight
as Nurse At Peppy's House
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Clement Blake
as Beggar
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Tasso Feldman
as Zimmer's Assistant
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Chris Ashe
as Zimmer's Assistant
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Adria Tennor
as Zimmer's Assistant
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Cletus Young
as Bartender
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J. Mark Donaldson
as Thug #1
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Brian Williams
as Thug #2
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Andrew Ross Wynn
as Big Dancer (Restaurant)
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Jen Lilley
as Onlooker
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Brian Chenoweth
as Onlooker
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Uggy
as Uggy
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Tim De Zarn
as Soldier








