A popular silent film actor is forced to retire as talkies become popular and the studio looks for fresh faces. As he tries to figure out what to do with his life, he is faced with hardships and is too stubborn to let go of his pride.
This movie was a rollercoaster. It started out fine, and then it got really depressing in the middle. It was kind of hard to watch, but the story also pulled me in enough to keep me from quitting. I wouldn't say that I loved this film, but it was an interesting movie. It was almost like a much sadder, silent version of Singin' in the Rain. I was curious to see how a modern version of a silent film would turn out, and I think that the film turned out pretty well. I liked how even though the movie was mostly silent, some sound aside from the music was incorporated into it. Not to mention how adorable the dog was, I think part of the reason I watched the film in its entirety was because of him. Typically it's kind of difficult for me to sit through a silent film without getting bored. However even though this one stressed me out a lot, I wasn't bored once, and I think the fact that it has a bit of suspense contributed to that. Overall I thought it was a well-made film and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to watch a silent film but has trouble sitting through the originals and classics.
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AuthorHello fellow film lovers! Just a little bit about me: I love movies from the Old Hollywood era, especially musicals. In general, my movie taste is a bit all over the place. I don't really stick to one genre, as I just watch whatever looks interesting! I look forward to broadening my horizons in terms of film and reviewing them to the best of my ability in an honest way. Reading another passion of mine, and I'm frequently told I have an old soul, so expect to see a lot of older films being reviewed. I hope you can find what you need here! Archives
May 2019
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