movie review - Amelie
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-seven years and one million words
Vancouver, 2002.02.09
This is a French flick, from Jean-Pierre Jeunet the director of Delicatessen, City of Lost Children, and Alien Resurrection. And you can tell; it's got something of the same slightly akilter feel that threads through those others (especially Delicatessen). It's also got a delicate pace, excellent narrative and tiny, almost subliminal supporting clips, and a wonderful joy-of-life. This movie hits a perfect note; I was vocally cheering for Amelie and her dreamer lover by the end.
I hope Jeunet makes more in this vein!
Strongly recommended.