Where does one begin in describing Amelie? It’s a magical film filled with warm colors and whimsical characters. It has quirky acting and odd dialog. It is definitely not a straight line in its storytelling, more like a ball of red yarn than a perfectly knitted sweater. True, for the first 15 minutes I was scratching my head and wondering if I could stick with it . . . where was it all going? Yet, strangely, I was riveted by its colors, its soundtrack, its charm. Amelie is a wonderful story told with great care. It is proof positive that when voiceover works, it really works. Bravo for love stories — for people moving from isolation to relationship. Leave it to the French to tell a great love story. Merveilleux!
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[...] breath-taking performance. If you fall into neither of these catagories, might I instead suggest Amelie as a much more enjoyable French film [...]