Amélie is a loner girl living in Paris who takes it upon herself to spread a little happiness amongst the frowning characters who surround her life.
During her adventures she falls in love with a young man who collects disguarded snaps from photo booths. Seeing a likeminded person, she begins to pursue him in her own fantastical way, though always failing at the last minute to meet him. Perhaps the good karma she spreads will come around to her.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet creates a beautifully surreal chocolate box version of modern day Paris, in which the story plays out and the cast are as colourful as the setting. The introduction to the cast is brilliant. Each gets a simple cut away of their likes and dislikes and that is all that is needed to ingratiate you to each character. Audrey Tatou at the helm is on magnificent form. Often breaking the fourth wall to bring us along on her magic ride, you can't help fall in love with the wide eyed innocent.
I had forgotten how good this film is and it certainly stands the test of time. It is the epitome of joy. Amélie's actions also bring happiness and wide smiles to the audience.
Just lovely. Absolutely lovely.
Banbi-esque Tatou breaking the fourth wall to show us her like of breaking the sugar crust on Creme Brulees. I'm so with you there!
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