Everything from globe hopping garden gnomes, suicidal gold fish, and talking paintings make their way into the proceedings.
The story is littered with a fun sense of offbeat humor and slightly exaggerated scenarios. Each of the individual stories is developed well and watching Amélie gradually manipulate her friends into happiness is a treat to see unfold. The plot becomes a winding mosaic of episodic tales, involving a sprawling ensemble of peculiar supporting players. Though easy to make fun of now, Tautou's performance is absolutely dazzling, and she brings subtle layers to the character's innocent naiveté as she slowly evolves from passive observer to active protagonist. The character of Amélie herself is a sparkling cinematic creation. The script is a delightful mix of fantasy and oddly honest portrayals of humanity. Eventually, she meets an equally odd young man (Mathieu Kassovitz), and she must ultimately decide whether to continue living her life like a supporting character in her own story, or instead finally seize the day and chase after love. After succeeding in her quest and observing the happiness she was able to bring, an impetus toward good deeds is kindled inside the meek young woman, and she sets off to clandestinely spread kindness to all she knows. When she discovers a mysterious box of mementos in her apartment hidden by a previous tenant, she embarks on a lighthearted adventure to track down the owner and return his childhood souvenirs. The story primarily follows Amélie (the irresistible Audrey Tautou), a pretty young woman who can't seem to overcome her own timid shyness. Damn you, 'Amélie,' damn you for making me smile!įrom French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 'Amélie' is a quirky, comedic fantasy about lonely romantics finding love. Despite every last cynical bone in my body, I, like many, can't help but embrace your sugary celebration of love. Oh, 'Amélie', how I try to resist your charms, your overly stylized, saccharine world, your quirky, lovable cast of characters, your simplistically hopeful outlook. Often praised, parodied, and even ridiculed by some, at your core you really are a flirtatious little minx of a film, offering candy coated, cinematic joy and life-affirming spectacles to all that fall happy victim to your eccentric appeal. After all, you were quite an indie sensation when first released in 2001, and became something of a pop culture phenomenon. Sure you play the card of a shy introvert, but we all know your real game. Oh, 'Amélie.' Sweet, infectiously adorable 'Amélie.' Look at you, up there in the corner of the page, coyly smiling, teasing us with that seductively innocent glance.
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