Amelie

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Summary: The film of the Millennium!
Review: Yes! The french invented the cinema. Yes! Godard was right(" I pity the French Cinema because it has no money. I pity the American Cineam because it has no ideas"). I don't want to repeat the storyline of the film because the the other reviewers already did it for me. But I will tell you that , indeed, the new millennium in World Cinema started with this movie: Amelie. For those of you who have not seen this movie, run fast and get it. By all means, watch it, even if you have to risk your life for it!! Don't miss it !But not just once, watch it as many times as you can, and then you will see what I am talking about. Thank God for Jean Pierre Jeunet!!!Jean Pierre Jeunet thank you because you exist!!

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: One of the best comedies I've ever seen. Funny, stylish, great performances.

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Summary: Perfectly Artistic French Film
Review: Jean Pierre Jounet (City Of Lost Children) has directed and produced a superb French foreign film, one of the many that impressed audiences last year. Audrey Tautou portrays the selfless, vibrant heroine Amelie. Audrey Tautou somewhat resemebles Audrey Hepburn- her slim, girlish figure is perfectly toned, and the scenes in which she walks down the streets of Paris and in and out of cafes is very reminiscent of the late 50's actress. Jounet's film is an artistic arrangement of cinema and a small plotline. Many people have failed to truly see the magic of this film. It is not a "chick flick", an "artsy foreign film" (although it can easily become that), it is a stunning film that's worth watching and enjoyed like an art museum.

Amelie is the only daughter of an aging father, working as a waitress at a Paris restaurant. She awakens to her powers and begins to charitably assist other people and bring happiness to their lives. She is no longer merely a human girl, but part sprite, and the magic surrealism in the film is a lot like a Bunuel movie or Salvador Dali painting. The score to the film can hardly be labeled minimalism, but at times the repetitive French accordion waltzes remind one of minimalism. It is highly entertaining music, perfectly atmospheric of romance and the elegance of Paris.

Personally, I was disappointed that during the Oscars last year, Amelie did not get the Best Foreign Film award (the award went to the Mexican film "Y Tu Mama Tambien". Amelie rightly deserves recognition. It is a striking, beautiful film with a magnetic performance by Audrey Tautou, and cinematic magic by director Jean Pierre Jounet. If he comes up with more films like this, I will be sure to watch and perhaps this time around, audiences will be more appreciative.

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Summary: Great movie. Lends itself to repeated viewing.
Review: I really enjoyed this movie. At first, I was put off by the posters and commercials as I thought it would be very strange and stupid. I was plesantly surprised when I saw it finally on VHS. The characters are very likable and well developed. The filiming is beautiful, with rich colors, interesting special effects and animations and intersting characters throughout. It is a touching love story and story about a lonely girl who learns to take the risk of stepping outside of her imagination and into the real world.

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Summary: No comment - Just buy it and watch it!
Review: Fantastic story about a young grl in the real every-day world.
If you look for Hollywood action or special effects, go away.

Next time you'll visit Paris, you WILL recognise everythng from the film. Appartments are EXACTLY like that. You might even stop in the street and look around to see Her!

One more film that is so, so, so french, and so real. YES, it's (like) THE TRUE STORY OF YOUR NEIGHBOR IN PARIS!

And for the R-rating? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. the one who voted for the R was either BLIND, STUPID, or JALEOUS of such a good film. Ricky Lake Show has 10000 times more sex in it!

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Summary: YOU WILL FALL FOR HER
Review: Amelie is indeed a great movie. I can say now that it's my favorite movie. A very great story, from the beginning till the end. All the things she decided to do in order to please others are fantastic! And the actress is really perfect for this role. Everyone will fall for her, specially her sweet naughty smile! FANTASTIC!!!! PERFECT!!! THE BEST EVER SEEN!

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Summary: charming fairy tale!
Review: After seeing Amelie for the first time in the theaters, I walked out feeling as if I had just had a lovely dream instead of watched a movie. This is a film filled with loveable, quirky characters and a deep sense of love for magic and the human spirit. I don't think that the unconventional fairy tale style of the movie will appeal to all viewers, but if you want a sensitive heartwarming tale of love, see Amelie!

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Summary: Cute but creepy.
Review: This movie is shot beautifully, and is very cute,
but the main character is a stalker.
The film tries to pass off Amelie's behavior
as socially acceptable and unthreatening,
even romantic and charming,
but the movie only works because
Audrey Tautou is so cute.

While watching this movie in the theater,
I had to constantly repress the urge to yell
"Run! Run away! Get away from her! Fast!"
at the romantic male lead.

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Summary: For those who are bummed out about life!
Review: I don't think an artwork, whether a movie, a book or a theater play can change a man's life; it can change your mood for a few minutes, at least, and/or it can make you reflect about many things in your life, at most. "Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain" is one of those movies that can make you laugh, feel good and reflect about how many little and seemingly unimportant things can change your life or at least the way you see it. This is such an uplifting and heartwarming piece of art that it makes you want to get out of your appartment and go talk to your next door neighbour whom you've never said hello to.
Luckily enough, the director has no pretention for his movie to be very deep; it's about redemption, about trying to find a reason to live and enjoy your life, even when it doesn't appear to make sense to you. Although it tends to flag a little towards the end, despite a somewhat sensory overload and the fact that there's whimsy to be had just about everywhere (hey, it's a french movie!), the voiceover brilliantly summarizing most of Amélie's life, the giddy accordion strains, the beautiful colors, the rare but breathtaking landscapes of the whimsy magic town, the fabulous performance offered by Audrey Tautou make of Amélie a wonderful film.

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Summary: Oh, wow.
Review: After watching trailers for this movie and trying to find someone to go to see it with me (and failing), I eventually rented this movie a few weeks after it was released on DVD. I have never been more impressed with a movie before. The filmmaking is stunning, the story captivating, and the characters... well... damn. Amelie is hands down the cutest character any movie has ever had, and also one of the most interesting. More so, the character is so wonderfully played by Audrey Tautou.

To show you somewhat how much I loved this movie, I've started learning French again just so I can enjoy this movie without the subtitles. Of course, I hope to use it for so much more (travel, other films, etc), but this movie was what spurred me to finally study it again.

So I recommend you buy this immediately. If you're not into artsy, foreign films, rent it first, but I feel confident you will enjoy it.