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Summary: A fabulous movie of destiny!
Review: Let me make something perfectly clear right from the start. Amelie is not a comedy. Amelie is not a romance movie. Amelie is nothing less than a work of fine art! Amelie is certainly not a romantic comedy and if you set out to judge it by these standards you are apt to be disappointed. Also bear in mind that like a classical symphony, it must be experienced several times before this wonderful movie can be fully appreciated. I first heard the word, "Amelie" on a pay-per-view ad, the first thing I thought of was a brand of motor oil from the fifties. (Maybe spelled Amalie?), "Well", I thought, "any girl named after a brand of engine oil is worth checking out". Then when I saw the teaser on TV I thought; "Any movie that features a black-haired, doe-eyed pixie and an animated pig-lamp must be worth seeing". I expected a light entertainment, a bit-o-fluff romantic comedy, and thats exactly what I saw. But deep in my soul I began to sense something else. So I watched it again and a whole new world began to reveal itself. then somewhere around the fifth viewing it hit me; This is cinematic magic! A symphonic dream of light, sound and love brought to life for all to see. Yes, it took five viewings before it got through my hard shell of cynicism. I am so glad it did! Amelie lives in a beautiful fantasy world where streets are clean and uncongested. A world where waitresses and store clerks find happiness and love. Where bad guys get there comeuppance and not a single drop of blood is spilled. For anyone who grew up lonely, got picked on but never picked for the team, those who would never be a cheerleader or have a chance to date one, this movie tells your story. The entire film is populated with also-rans. Lame bartenders, failed writers, hypochondriacs. People like we meet everyday in the grim, soul crushing, ultraviolet stained world of reality. But these lucky souls live in a beautiful, green and orange colored world where hope still lives and dreams still come true. After a long, hard, day at work, when I've dodged all the angry and bitter people on the freeway and performed all the daily chores that let me keep resident on earth for yet another day, then its time. I take off my shoes, relax and enter Amelie's little world. Soon I feel the anger and depression slip away and for a while, life is worth living again. Maybe this movie should be prescribed as therapy.
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Summary: simply the best
Review: my fellows, this has become one of my favorite, if not my favorite movie, already. it is the best movie of the year and should become a classic. the quality of the film itself is awesome, great shots, the movie glows and especially with the lead of audrey tautou. the story is great, it develops just right and its really really funny. the story is intriguing mixing reality with the imaginative. childern's dreams and the mysteries of life all come together under Amelie, the best movie of the year.
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Summary: The fabulous destiny of Amelie
Review: If you take life too seriously, then this film is probably not for you. It's fun, interesting, and thought provoking but also a little silly and perhaps strange. Amelie encounters many questions in her pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. At what point do we stop helping others and begin to help ourselves? Is it alright to interfere in others' lives? And when is it ok to take a risk? For me, the movie wasn't about the destination, but the journey itself. Enjoy!
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Summary: Great movie...
Review: I absolutely adore this movie. I had heard rumors that it was 'weird' and 'too fantasy like' but, really, honestly, I have no idea where people came up with this. This movie is adorable and uplifting. Amelie is a great character, and her schemes are hilarious.
The thing I liked most about this movie was that the colors in it are so vivid and saturated that it's hard to keep your eyes off it. The colors and the set, mixed with the brilliant cinematography, make this movie a real pleasure to watch. I swear this movie will make you ten times happier than you are right now. Go watch it, and fall in love!
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Summary: Better than Delicatesssan!
Review: Jeunet has done it again, this time apparently without the help of his usual partner, Marc Caro. Amelie is a perfectly French film, demonstrating the French knack for finding beauty in the mundane and accepting human frailty. Poor little Amelie grew up with somewhat loving but eccentric and unapproachable parents.. Her childhood social life and family situation has made her into a painfully shy but compassionate young woman. She has retained her childish way of finding likes and dislikes -- another French specialty? -- and instead of making judgments on practical bases, she makes decisions with her intuition. She intuits her role in life, her lovelife -- you'd guess she probably picked her place of residence based on the grain of wood on the balustrade. This is a character you will root for; you will talk to her as she struggles with her bizarre insecurities; you will applaud her clever mischief; your heart will ache joyfully when she succeeds in her first mission of giving meaning to another person.. (you'll know what I mean when you see it) I have to say, if you don't care about this beautiful creature, your heart is defective. All that aside, Jeunet works his usual magic with stop-motion, animation, slow-mo, various effects, highly stylized dream sequences put into documentary format. Of course the performances are all perfect as usual, and there is at least one "usual suspect" on the credits. I was foolish enough to miss this one in the theatre, but luckily decided to take the time to see it on DVD.. Do yourself a favor and do the same if you have not seen it..
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Summary: Brilliant and Beautiful
Review: Amelie is one of the most brilliant and beautiful films I have seen in years! Clever, thoughtful provocative, creative and funny. It's so refreshing to finally be able to see something so great after unfortunately being assaulted by so much made in Hollywood trash for so long. I loved it!
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Summary: "Comedies that touch your heart"
Review: After seeing Audrey Tautou in this film, even a sociopath might start looking at life differently. That's all I can say. Please browse my Listmania list for other "comedies that touch your heart" like this one. They don't come by very often.
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amelie" is a charming, sweet movie that ranks as one of the best foreign movie releases of 2001. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the screenplay draws you in with its great characterization. The story revolves around a shy Paris waitress (played by the talented and beautiful Audrey Tatou) who, after discovering a child's toy box hidden in her bathroom wall one day, decides to return it to its rightful owner. Along the way, she helps everyone around her discover the meaning of life, and in the process, finds for herself a boyfriend. Uplifting and awe-inspiring, "Amelie" is one of those movies that leave one with a sweet after taste. A great date movie!
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Summary: You must watch Amelie!
Review: The sweetest little movie. Breathtakingly beautiful cinematography. A fairy tale with all of the joyous and sad and funny quirks of life. Gives you hope, makes you appreciate the little things, and makes you want to be a more giving and generous person all the while being so witty and funny I cried and my sides hurt. I would wish "if only there were more like it", but its uniqueness is one of its attractions.
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Summary: A Beautiful Film
Review: Amelie is completely intriguing and very quirky from the first line. I found myself sypathizing with the title character innumerable times; Amelie is a very poignant character and is beautifully acted. This is one movie with everything -- vibrant colors, amazing acting, a rich, witty plot and script, and uncontestable direction. It is infused with French culture, and the language makes it just as beautiful to hear as to see. After seeing Amelie for the first time, I found my thoughts returning to it every few minutes. I was so moved by this film that I could not go a full twenty-four hours without watching it again, and I bought it three days after my first viewing. Be assured that you will be as touched as I if you watch it with your mind and heart open.
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