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| Rating: Very Good Distributor: Miramax Zoe Release Date: November 9th, 2001 (limited), progressively wider in subsequent weeks. Runing Length: 2 hours MPAA Rating: R Genre: Comedy, Imaginative Film, Romance, Foreign In French with English subtitles Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Cast: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Dominique Pinon, Isabelle Nanty, and Serge Merlin. |
| Plot: Amelie (Audrey Tautou) never had any friends as a child because her parents taught her at home (because her dad made an inaccurate diagnosis of her heart condition). Her dad has always been emotionally distant, and her mother died at an early age. Amelie felt very separated from society. However, now an adult, she does a good deed by returning a sentimental, childhood box to its owner. Afterwards, she is inspired, and she decides she wants to do good deeds for everyone. Mysterious, enigmatic, cheerful and bright, Amelie is inspiration to many. However, once she falls in love with a man it becomes clear that she doesn't know all the answers. |
| Critique: Amelie is a truly unique and artful motion picture. The film is very warm and affecting; it's a small gem. Its exciting and emotional, as it moves through its wonderfully comic storyline. The film is rich and layered, flowing and dynamic. Its only sizable flaw may be that its prolonged ending exasperates a bit too much, but once its all said and done the film is wrapped together beautifully. The acting is extraordinary; the whole cast is brilliantly sensitive and natural. Of course, Tautou (Amelie) has a different, more unusual task. She is successful in bringing the audience closer, and bridging gaps that the script could potentially leave between the viewer and the film. Additionally, the film is very intelligent, and delivers its story with intellectual depth. Thus, the film is not only engaging, but also rewarding. Furthermore, it challenges the viewer with its unsual presentation. The film used many shades of yellow and green, and it looks pleasantly original. The director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet is very successful in crafting a warm and flowing mood in his motion picture. The score by Yann Tiersen is fresh and delightful, aiding the mood superbly. Amelie is a glowing film; it demands attention, and gets it. It floods the screen with humor and delight, and immediately engages the audience. Jeunet has a skill in drawing in the audience. He warms the viewer to his style with an immediate showcase of rapid fire humor. Most of the humor is subtle, and it never appears forceful. The actors expressions and actions are all impeccable during the comedic scenes. In conclusion, Amelie is a treasure. It is unique in art and presentation, and warm and flowing in mood. The film is textured and rich, and immensely likable. I highly recommend Amelie, an excellent film. review by supernothingman |
| Top 10 |
| 2001 |
| 1/2 |