What an extraordinary film! And what an even more powerful soundtrack! J Steeped in love, passion and the highs and woes of film-making; this 2011 Black & White, Silent film had heart to the max; how ironic that the subject would literally be about ‘sound’. If the music didn’t get you, then certainly it would be the tremendous acting displayed by Frenchman Jean Dujardin who played George Valentine and bright-smiled and “peppy” Argentine, Berenice Bejo who played the darling Peppy Miller.
Written and directed by esteemed French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, this romantic, thrilling and comedic film was charming in all it’s classic splendor. Its message one of empowerment; one of never giving up, even when things seem their worst; remembering that we work better together and we should never let pride get the best of us, because sometimes it’s simply that someone wants to help you…wants to love you.
I found the doggie Uggie, who you may also remember from ‘Water for Elephants’; to be sensationally charismatic. This film was perfect for him to co-star in; because sound wasn’t used; and the dog was just as animated, if not more so, than the humans in most scenes. Other great actors showcased in this film, that you may know, are John Goodman and James Cromwell.
How I laughed, and how I cried. How much we all can relate to the ups and downs in life, in love un-requited…and how we all hope for the delightful happy-endings. What a "beautiful 'Peppy' Kinda Love".‘The Artist’ has got my vote at the Academies!
La France longtemps de phase! J
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