Analyzing The Silent Film 'The Artist'

The Artist was filmed in a stunning black and white. It took me back in time when men wore suits, women wore hats and when a simple dance could lead to love. It was uplifting, heart-warming, and hilarious. I loved this film from the beginning to the end, and I fell in love with every character. Charming performances from Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin, who provide all the charm and moving moments in the film. The Artist is different from other silent films I have seen because it contains more camera movements and edits. The acting style is also different because the actors are really expressive and do not have to use the same gestures all over again. The Artist shows what a classic silent film should look like. The Artist would be different …show more content…
You do not have to use your brain to work or think about what the characters are saying, what they are doing, and what their opinions are. In the plot where adoring fans and press are rushing for their hero when a pretty young girl drops her wallet and picks it up to break the security, there is complete silence as George tries to cheer up the crowd. He reacts graciously surrounded by photographers then Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek. This plot will be different if the dialogue is included because it will explain exactly what is going on and getting the audience attention. I was amazed and shocked to see Peppy climb up at the Kinograph Studios as a rising star even when Al Zimmer sees taking pictures as the future of the industry; however, George thinks that is ridiculous. So George decides to take a separate route in making and producing Tears of Joy, a great and silent film. George is bankrupt because the movie is not what everybody wants to see. Meanwhile, Peppy Miller has a hit film, Beauty Spot. Learning George’s situations, she decides to help him out. It shows how genuine her love is for George and made me