Prometheus

June, 2012

This year's best picture Oscar winner has virtuallyno spoken dialogue and smells like a French entree for film snobs, but this is not escargots. Director Michel Hazanavicius crafts an entertaining story that picks up with a dashing silent film star (Jean Dujardin) just as talkies come in. A near dalliance with an eager extra (Berenice Bejo) sets up the rest of the action: She becomes a star and his career falters. (BD) Best extra: A tour of the film's Holly-wood locations. VVVV

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