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Summary: A Study in Codependence
Review: The main character, Amelie, is a perfect example of someone who meddles in other people's lives (via secret matchmaking and secret, deserved disruptions) and thereby manages to avoid dealing with her own life issues. This is usually a very annoying trait, in most people, in addition to being ineffective. But somehow because the protagonist is a young, attractive woman, and she's doing these things in Paris, and in French, the filmmakers expect us to laugh and be charmed by her behavior. I was just annoyed with her. And, in the end, when she finds love and passion with a man, it's pretty much an accident, and it was an unlikely event, because Amelie's character never directly addresses her own needs or desires. So, it's an improbable, deflating ending when she finds romance, and we are expected to be charmed.
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Summary: Simply refreshing!
Review: I should start by telling you that I am one of those people who would not have seen this movie just because it's a foreign film and the subtitles. But after reading all the positive reviews I was curious to see this film and give it a chance. I'm not going to bore you with the plots since it's been repeated so many times in other reviews. I'll just tell you that from the minute this movie started until the end, I WAS HOOKED! It is original, refreshing, heart-warming, and inspiring. It's so rare to find good movies to watch these days but if you're still not convinced, go rent it first, at worst you'll blow a buck or two but I'm pretty sure you're gonna want more.I'm giving this movie 4 stars because I think it would have been just as great (maybe even better, if I could watch this with my daughters) without the unnecessary sex scenes.
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Summary: GREAT SUPER SWEET MOVIE
Review: this movie is so wonderfuly written, and Audrey is so charismatic, sweet, and great. she really makes you enjoy the movie
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Summary: Clever, sweet, and moving
Review: I wasn't sure if I'd like having to read sub-titles, but this movie is so good that a few minutes into it I forgot it was in French and that I was reading anything at all. It takes you on a journey of positive and meaningful events, and you finding yourself sitting there smiling at what is being shown to you.
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Summary: Beautiful acting and the main female character
Review: The filM askS you to love it and you enjoy it but I got the the mistrust to the situaton when it is so sweet intentions of youth got into unbelievable conclusion, which is in real life possible and did happened to me in the past but I felt that it is for the mystery of Life to play God not for the movie producer. I always saying to my children that the Life is the best writer and if you read or see the story you would not believe it ... But I am the hopeless romantic and I Enjoyed it......... I AM NOT SURPRISED THAT IT WAS VERY POPULAR.
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Summary: But is it worth it to ruin the magic?
Review: Amelie is obviously a perfect movie, one that makes me happy not only every time I watch it, but every time I think back to it. There's a reason the movie gained a big following after coming out. It just made everyone who saw it happy to be alive. But be careful.. With great DVD options comes great responsibility. Is it worth it to watch the making-of features, the Q & A, the featurettes and the commentaries to ruin the magic of the movie? I watched all of the 2 DVD set one day and though it enhanced my enjoyment and appreciation of the movie, something was lost. The mystery is gone. Still a perfect movie for everyone. Unless you're one of those people who hates subtitles.
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Summary: My Favorite Film!!
Review: This film is sooo cute, humorous and visually beautiful. This is a beautiful romantic comedy that tells a beautiful story. I recommend it people who likes chicks flicks or a funny movie.
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Summary: A wonderful little fairy tale
Review: Energetic, silly, fantastical and fun! This is one of those French movies that shows both a joy in life and the joy in movies about life. Audrey Tautou is a marvelous gamin, sort of a cross between Wynona Ryder and silent star Colleen Moore. This is one of those films that gives a knowing wink at the audience while creating a great self-contained world that operates within its own sensibilities. As for the DVD extras, I didn't bother watching them. I prefered to let the movie speak for itself.
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Summary: Beauty of Comedy
Review: I actual;ly saw this movie the first time on Starz...l My brother and I were locked in the house on a cold and rainy day which was only brightened by this hilarious account of one girl trying trying to help others. I recommend this to any who loves to laugh and be swept up in the mysteries of life :)
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: Any movie with a suicidal goldfish has my attention. Seriously though, this movie is great from start to finish. Thankfully this movie was not dubbed for American audiences. Just buy it.
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