With the same sort of cinematic nostalgia as “La La Land” and “In the Mood for Love,” and a touch of Wes Anderson-style whimsy, “Amelie” is a thoroughly enjoyable watch.
Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)
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- France,
- Germany
- 2001
- · 122m
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Cast
Audrey Tautou,
Mathieu Kassovitz,
Rufus,
Jamel Debbouze,
Claire Maurier,
Isabelle Nanty
Genre
Comedy,
Romance
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
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What are users saying?
Amelie offers a viewing experience that is nothing short of magical. Colorful, hilarious, quirky, and romantic-- this film will always holds a special place in my heart.
A classic for a reason—this film will never fail to put a smile on my face. I love the retro inspired look and the quirkiness!
What are critics saying?
100
Washington Post by Desson Thomson
A movie for aesthetically hungry moviegoers: wildly amusing, sometimes sardonic and always touching. There's so much here, and all of it delightful.
100
Philadelphia Inquirer by Steven Rea
A feel-good movie, in the absolute best sense.
100
Film Threat by Ross Williams
Joyous. This is a film that will put a goofy grin on your face from the opening frame, through to the credits, out into the lobby, the whole way home, and possibly even till you fall asleep.
100
Chicago Tribune by Michael Wilmington
This is the Paris -- and the mad, beautiful young Parisienne -- we look for in dreams.
100
Seattle Post-Intelligencer by William Arnold
The movie is never mechanical or emotionally contrived, and at its heart is a guileless, enchanting performance by Tautou.
91
Entertainment Weekly by Lisa Schwarzbaum
The charming movie, already an international success, seduces.
90
The New York Times by Elvis Mitchell
There is no denying that Amélie is, to paraphrase its title, fabulous.
90
Washington Post by Rita Kempley
Amelie is joie de vivre in a nougat.
89
Austin Chronicle by Kimberley Jones
A film that wants you to get happy.
88
Miami Herald by René Rodríguez
At two hours, the movie is probably 15 minutes too long -- the final half-hour in particular could have used some trimming -- but complaining about having too much of a good thing makes one sound like a grouch.
83
Portland Oregonian by Shawn Levy
A big-hearted French movie that shines with wit, beauty, humor, sunshine and the love of love.
75
New York Post by Lou Lumenick
A slick, sweet, fast-paced, feel-good romantic fantasy that's fairly irresistible if you can keep your cynicism in check for a couple of hours.
70
Village Voice by J. Hoberman
The screen is saturated with Gallic whimsy and the romance of Montmartre in the person of Amélie.
60
TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh
The lanky, wide-eyed Tautou is so phenomenally charming -- her smile could sweeten vinegar -- as to make Amelie irresistible.
50
Chicago Reader by Ronnie Scheib
The ease with which the perky, big-eyed heroine ingeniously succeeds in improving the lot of everyone around her and the painterly manner in which reality in every inch of the frame is "improved" constitute both the "quirky" charm and the pure fishiness of the film.
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