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The Artist (2011)
a one reel story in a two hour format
This review will not be useful unless you're a regular viewer of original silent movies (which some people still seek and find to view). For those who aren't regular viewers of this lost art, it will be an enjoyable novelty. It is a good story, but too slow, and stretched out too far. I'm not comparing it to movies from the teens, but am to movies from the twenties, when the silents became a refined art. If you are a silent movie fan, that purchases, and views silent DVDs, be prepared for disappointment. It did have a rather good musical score which is worth mentioning. The dog in the movie (in my opinion) steals the show.
The Right to Romance (1933)
The Right To Romance (1933)
It's sad that there are now, one or two generations who don't know about Ann Harding. Why she isn't as memorable as other MGM headliners I'll never know. Thankfully, we have these well preserved films for their legacy to live on and to memorialize the art. The 'Right To Romance' has to be the BEST movie of 1933. It stands against competition that rate solid 9.9 and less but this rates truly a 10.0. Once watched, you will become a fan of Ann Harding who gives the strongest performance of her career. A well written story which allows Nils Asther to display his acting talent too, (which outshines Robert Montgomery). This movie is short, to the point, memorable and besides, an amazingly well written story. Blow the dust off this one and find a young friend who you'd like to turn onto an ageless but forgotten classic. I promise, you won't regret it.