Review of The Artist (2011) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 09 Jan 2012

...breezy and effortlessly entertaining...

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This review of The Artist (2011) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 09 Jan 2012.

The Artist has generally received very positive reviews.

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