The various elements that traditional silent films should have, "The Artist" has reproduced them all. The most finishing touch and endless charm are the individual and ingenious performances and detailed designs in several films.
As a fresh love story at the end of a comedy, funny and humorous clips are naturally indispensable.
Uggie the puppy is the joyous focal point of the film. The puppy came on the scene and immediately exploded with a pistachio. With George's command on the stage, the puppy's obedient and easy-going performance amused the audience under the stage and won the love of the audience in front of the big screen. When George's wife was angry when she saw her husband's gossip in the newspaper, George hurriedly performed with the puppy at the dining table. The synchronous and coherent movements of one man and one dog wanted to amuse his wife, but the wife walked away angrily, but the audience couldn't help laughing. In the dressing room, George and Pepi were alone for the first time. When their eyes met and were about to kiss, the puppy hurriedly buried his head on the ground and covered his eyes with his "hands", like a shy child, full of cuteness. After Pepi left, George made a "shoot" gesture that was disappointing. Dogs are both spiritual and loyal animals. Besides jokes, puppies are George's loyal companions. When he was happy, when he was in pain, in the wind and rain, on a sunny day, whether it was infinite scenery or frustration and helplessness, the puppy always stayed by George's side, and that tall and handsome figure would not be so lonely when he was deep. When George was in great pain and set himself on fire, the puppy ran and brought the police to save the owner's life; when despair enveloped George again, he raised the suicide gun. , like begging bitterly, this situation makes people cry. After George was rescued, it immediately returned to the state of funny performances, playing the best tricks of life, which made people laugh through tears. Animal actor Uggie is the finishing touch of the film.
Jean Dujardin's hero George is almost impeccable. You could even say that, like those great actors of the silent film era, he was born for silent films. The witty gait, provocative eyebrows, confident humour, and the stage performance with the beating notes at the beginning immediately announce who is the protagonist. When George retreated to the side stage, he bumped into the pillar, and his witty performance immediately turned embarrassment into applause, and the showy acting was full of fun. In the same soundtrack, he "meeted" Pepi, and he showed his demeanor with a series of actions from brows raised in confusion to hearty laughs. In the second half of the film, George uses mirror imaging to "try on" the suit in front of the window, which is another interesting detail design.
The heroine Pepi Miller is played by Berenice Bejo, and the second encounter between Pepi and George is a flirtatious exchange of dance moves that sets the stage for the ending. But Pepi's most playful and classic scene is in the dressing room, her inner monologue facing George's coat. Staring deeply, stroking delicately, slender hands quietly inserted into George's sleeves, emotionally telling a woman's desire for continuous love, a fan's admiration for idols, an actor's love for performing arts, an art film director's love for the silent film era The tender reminiscence of... The affection here is intriguing.
A more subtle shot. At the end of the auction, the person in charge congratulated George. The two smiled and shook hands. Then George turned around, and the smile changed into a wry smile. It is interesting that the person in charge almost immediately stopped smiling. Indifference brought George's situation downhill. There are also suggestive scenes that flashed by, such as the poster of "The Thief of the Heart" in the fitting room where the two sparked love, or George walking through the "Lonely Star" shop after his fame fell.
In addition to performances and details, "The Artist" also brings together a rare perfect soundtrack and wonderful romantic dance steps. As a silent film of the new century, "The Artist" has been recorded in film history through the sail of the Oscars, today's wonderful, tomorrow's classic.
PS The film review may be a bit hypocritical, but that's all. Those who don't want to read it will not be interested because of this article, and if they want to see it, it will not damage their love because of this article.
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