Amelie 2001 (Jean Pierre-Jeunet)
Stars: Audrey Tautuo, Mathieu Kassovitz
Score:90%
Amelie is not a surrealist film, and it is not an average blockbuster. Jean Pierre-Jeunet's creation is full of eccentricities which create a unique and charming style. This film draws attention to finite details of lives seemingly unconnected with the main narrative e.g "at the exact same time as this, this other thing was happening" by doing so it makes the audience attentive of it's uniqueness as a film.
This erratic style also subtly hints at Amelie's state of mind, as she is overthinking and over-analysing the narrative we are shown mirrors her thought process. Indeed there are a few hints that Amelie herself is perhaps suffering from quasi-psychotic symptoms. Such examples as the Television giving her specific messages, and the absurd worries and fantasies she creates.
Although the film presents a childish energy there are a couple of scenes unsuitable for children. That and children might not appreciate the eccentric impishness of Amelie, they have enough stimulation in everyday life.
Although the film presents a childish energy there are a couple of scenes unsuitable for children. That and children might not appreciate the eccentric impishness of Amelie, they have enough stimulation in everyday life.
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