Trigger warning: if you’re going through economic or career difficulties, you should not watch The Artist! Heartbreaking, clever, great visual details, seamless acting. Maintains the spirit of the silent era period while simultaneously using the classical movie technique with a postmodern expressionistic intent that aids in building the tension which is finally released by the end. Succeeds in maintaining a tricky balance from completely falling into cheese or depression. Only negative: little is revealed regarding why the marriage was on the rocks even during successful period.