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Summary: Perfect Movie
Review: What can I say about this movie? It's brilliant. Perfect. Flawless. Rather without blemish. Am I overselling it a bit?Perhaps, but it IS a remarkable movie, an incredibly sweet, touching little story about a woman who takes it upon herself to go about changing people's lives for the better, but finds herself afraid to take bold steps in her own life. In an interview on the DVD Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet said this film came about out of a desire he had to bring something positive into the world. He succeeded beautifully. In addition to a tender story about love and courage, this is a strikingly visual film. Jeunet's use of color and angles leaps off the screen the way very few American movies do. It's a bizarre film, but it is wonderfully comprehensible and something any film afficionado or believer in true love really should see right away.
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Summary: What Can I Possibly Add?
Review: What can I possibly add to all the accolades already given for this movie? 360 reviews!!!! An incredible viewing experience, a lovely and charming story, and the amazing face of Audrey Tautou who speaks volumes with her eyes and facial expressions. Some of her experiences are almost surreal and definitely magical. I smile whenever I think of this movie, which is smart, enormously likable, and visually interesting. Amelie's desire to do good and make others happy creates a touching story of the triumph of good. She accomplishes her goals via complex strategies, and always anonymously. There is no preaching, just a fast-paced story enhanced by a fantastic star and numerous interesting sub-plots. The one thing Amelie has the most trouble with is mustering enough courage to let a young man, Nino, know how she feels about him. Both of them are too shy to approach each other directly, which leads to some funny scenes. Sit back and enjoy this feel-good movie, which I intend to watch again ASAP.
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Summary: 1-3 Second Slams Get Old Quick
Review: I must give credit to the cinematographer, Bruno Delbonnel, on this one! He has created "THE" look! When the movie first started off I was absolutely dazzled by the photography - every single scene was like a painting. The problem I had, is that, sadly, the fantastic cinematography is ruined by the 1-3 second MTV jumpshot slams of the director and editor. Also, the "HUMOUR" is very much in the same vein as the snickering giggling of the movie Clerks - which is directed at the intelligence level of pubescent 6th graders. As an example, Amelie stands on her balcony and looks out upon the rooftops of Paris and with a faraway wistful longing she wonders: At this very moment, how many people are having orgasms? 1-3 second slam shots are then shown to the audience of numerous couples of all shapes and sizes having intercourse. She then turns around to the camera and answers "Fifteen!"... snicker snicker! I am SOOOO glad I did not waste more than a rental fee on this movie. My wife and I turned it off after only 20 minutes. I do NOT oppose ANY kind of language being used in a film, be it foul, offensive or otherwise (after all, who's to judge?) but I refuse to be fed dumbed down renal humour (I stopped snickering at that tripe in 5th grade). Are my tastes comparable with yours? Let's see... I recommend:
Les Enfants Du Paradis (CRITERION), Repo Man, The Big Lewbowski,
The Man Who Wasn't There, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Peeping Tom (CRITERION), Mona Lisa (CRITERION), Touch Of Evil, Les Vampires... to name a few.
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Summary: Beautiful movie will make you smile
Review: 'Amelie' is one magical movie. It doesn't just present likable characters and an endearing story, but is gorgeous to look and listen at. The story revolves around Amelie, a lonely woman from France who one day takes it upon herself to make other people happy. Whether it's returning a childhood treasure to it's elderly owner to bringing two people together, Amelie goes about bringing just a bit of happiness to those around her. But will she find it herself? For those who have seen the 'Delicatessan' and 'City of Lost Children' before, director Jeunet brings the same aesthitics to 'Amelie' as he did to those films. Each scene is beautifully filmed, with CG effects thrown in here and there to spice up some of the scenes. There are only a few primary colours used in each shot, but it works well giving the film a look of it's own. The actors are great as well, each one performing the individually appealing characters perfectly. The 2 disc set also comes with an extra's laden disc filled with trailers, featurettes and interviews that definately make this a worthwhile film to get.
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Summary: A wonderful film with themes that struck a chord
Review: I was vaguely interested in viewing Amelie mostly due to the picture of the charming Audrey Tautou on the film poster. I had viewed two of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films before - 'City of Lost Children' and 'Alien: Resurrection', the former being a dark and cynical fairy tale and the latter being the most forgettable of the Alien films. So the bright, cheerful and optimistic feel of the film came as a complete and total surprise - and the storyline hit a little bit too close to home. Ever remember what it was like being a teenager? If you're good looking, you've got nothing to worry about, but if you're slightly overweight and have an acne problem, then you can pretty much forget hanging out with the in-crowd. I spent most of my teenage years alone, with no friends to spend time with. Fortunately, my adult life has been a lot more fun. So I could very easily empathise with what Amelie was going through - she uses her good deeds as a way of connecting with the rest of humanity - a way of not feeling alone. So for me, the ending of the film has a huge resonance, and that final romantic image will stay with me for a very long time. I'm glad that I didn't see this film in the theatre with an audience. The themes in this film are way too personal - the concept of being lonely, separated from the rest of society and trying (and succeeding) in forming a connection with the people around you. I'm glad that I could watch this film on DVD, in the privacy of my own home. That way, no one can see the tears streaming down my cheeks every single time I watch this film.
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Summary: The package matches the film
Review: the special features on the DVD come near to doing the film justice---It's a brilliant, wonderful film, especially for those with an eye for aesthetics. Do not let the American marketers ruin this film for you. It is not a "chick-flick" or a sappy romantic comedy. It is wonderful on many levels; smart enough to be brilliant without being depressing. This is, in many ways, the "feel good movie of the year", but it is such without being flighty or dumbing. I can watch it over and over, and besides the film, there are the wonderful and rich special features--not just outtakes or bloopers. They can tell you how they made this movie and you will still be amazed.
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Summary: A Cute Little Actress, A Cute Little Story
Review: This is the second of only two DVD's I have ever bought without really knowing anything about the film. I have no idea how I ran across it on Amazon, but I decided to park on it for a while and read the reviews. Each one promised 5 stars or 4 very stong stars in imagination, cinematography, plot, and character development. I ran out and bought the disc as soon as I saw it appear on the shelves (it happened to be on sale), brought it home yesterday and watched it this morning. I was thoroughly impressed and entertained! This is a romantic comedy like no other I have ever seen. The French certainly have a refreshing sense of humor. There are a few objectionable scenes (they were fun), but this is really a PG film, all things considered. You can gather plenty of information about Amelie by reading other reviews so I will not waste your time with it. I will say that you will not be disappointed at all. If you liked The Cutting Edge, Six Days [and] Seven Nights, Sleepless in Seattle, or other such films, then this one is sure to paste a huge smile on your face and hold it there for two straight hours. Buy Amelie on DVD and be prepared to watch it again and again and again, while renewing a child-like belief that dreams really can come true.
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Summary: Why put a movie on DVD?
Review: There are a number of reasons for using the DVD format... They allow for all types of features to suit all types of viewers... One Feature that is a MUST for foreign language films is to have a language track for the intended audience... This DVD lacks that basic feature and made initial viewing less than enjoyable... I guess, once I learn French or am able to retain the written dialog for the entire movie, I will enjoy the movie upon further viewing... The makers of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Did their DVD the right way and I recommend that all makers follow that example...
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Summary: My new favorite movie
Review: This movie replaced Fight Club as my favorite movie. Stunning visuals and very appropriate visual effects aside, the story itself should be enough to touch anyone. Whether you concentrate on the story of Amelié herself or the stories of the cast of characters around her, you'll be touched by the sincerity of everyone involved. This movie is highly reccomended for anyone who doesn't feel the need to watch movies that only disturb and frustrate the viewer.
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Summary: I liked it
Review: It was an enjoyable movie, a great way to spend an afternoon. As someone who loves Paris, visits Paris as often as I can, it was fun to watch this movie. I will buy it and watch the DVD.
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