It's witty, fluid and has some real standout sequences. (seligfilmnews.com)
The breezy and effortlessly entertaining third act confirms the film's place as a stirring yet uneven piece of work, with the inclusion of a few standout sequences during this stretch - eg Valentin's loyal dog saves him from a burning building - effectively compensating for the otherwise lackluster nature of the movie's padded - out midsection (ie it does seem, once everything is said and done, that The Artist would've been better off as a short film). (reelfilm.com)
But because the DVD offers instant» chapter» access, the sheer pleasure of riffling through the scene - selection menus and sampling standout sequences like 45s on a jukebox can't be beat. (ew.com)