The Artist

Noel Murray

Thematically it works, even when it falls short dramatically.Grade: B Tomorrow: A big day with new films by Alexander Payne and Guy Maddin, and a fresh take on Wuthering Heights. ( Read More )

As modern filmmaking goes, thats about as bravely retro as it gets, short of presenting cinema goers with a zoetrope and a man playing an accordion for 100 minutes. ( Read More )

Owen Gleiberman

The movie, like a silent Star Is Born, counterpoints Georges descent and Peppys rise, though the affection between them is anything but spent.I do wish that the last act were truly wrenching instead of just mildly touching. ( Read More )

Betsy Bozdech

It touches on some dark themes the relentless nature of progress, the risk of being marginalized by the latest technological achievement, the dangers of excessive pride but its still ultimately an uplifting story about friendship, loyalty, and the power of the movies. ( Read More )

Eric Kohn

But its a charming and supremely gorgeous jokesometimes too clever for its own good, other times not clever enough, and always at least an attractive diversion. ( Read More )