Review of Amélie

Amélie (2001)
10/10
A flawless 'down-to-earth epic' and romantic comedy
18 November 2001
This movie is flawless. It is absolutely superb. Kind of reminds me of "Chocolat", but it's even better. The cast is great, especially the main character, with her incredible innocence and expressive mimics. The editing is pretty creative. The photography is striking and highly atmospheric: I liked the warm colors. The setting makes you want to live in this dreamlike Paris. The plot is simple, honest, refreshing, touching. The soundtrack is very à la française, with haunting valses played on accordeon. I had the chance to watch the original undubbed version, and I can assure you the script is not bad either, with some hilarious passages! Do not miss one of the best movies ever made. You don't need a hero like William Wallace to touch you deep inside. You need an idealist and thoughtful woman-child who wants to play guardian-angel. :-)
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