Amélie is great because it's totally riddled with French clichés, but they ring so true that it's tremendous fun.
I think I'm going to see Tautou's latest (hors de prix) sometime this week.
Cacophony. That's pretty. What's it mean?
Harmony ,'Underneath'
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megan walker - Apr 26, 2008 6:57:57 pm PDT #5327 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
SailAweigh - Apr 26, 2008 7:05:27 pm PDT #5328 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
totally riddled with French clichés
I wouldn't have a clue, but it was still so much fun. I found it charming.
megan walker - Apr 26, 2008 7:09:11 pm PDT #5329 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I wouldn't have a clue, but it was still so much fun. I found it charming.Oh, you certainly don't need that to enjoy the film. But Jeunet's first couple of films (though they had a similar visual quality) were quite dark in tone. He basically made Amélie as a love letter to Paris upon his return from his foray into Hollywood filmmaking (with Alien 4).
SailAweigh - Apr 26, 2008 7:12:16 pm PDT #5330 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
It definitely showed. I could have spent all day just following around anything he chose to shoot for the film. The settings were as much characters as the people were.
megan walker - Apr 26, 2008 7:16:24 pm PDT #5331 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Yes, that's his neighborhood and his love for it shows. Which is incredible, considering how touristy Montmartre is. If you like his visual style, you might want to check out his other stuff ( Delicatessen, City of Lost Children, and A Very Long Engagement). But, again, the themes are much darker. He was set to direct Life of Pi next, but that seems to be on hold, according to IMDB.
DavidS - Apr 26, 2008 7:25:58 pm PDT #5332 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Incidentally, Sail, Amelie was one of the primary inspirations for Pushing Daisies.
But maybe you knew that.
megan walker - Apr 26, 2008 7:27:21 pm PDT #5333 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
This reminds me that my boss still has my copy of Amélie that I lent her six months ago!
Laga - Apr 26, 2008 7:27:28 pm PDT #5334 of 10000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is on right now AIFG! It is a little bizarre knowing what's going to happen to these kids, especially Ron and Hermione.
SailAweigh - Apr 26, 2008 7:27:33 pm PDT #5335 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
That's too bad. I would love to see what he could do with that book. It has a very fantastical storyline, I think he would do well by it. The others I will look up on Netflix and add them to my queue. I have a feeling I've heard of them, but can't remember what it was I heard. Having a recommendation from someone helps me decide if they're worth checking out.
SailAweigh - Apr 26, 2008 7:29:22 pm PDT #5336 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Amelie was one of the primary inspirations for Pushing Daisies
Someone may have mentioned that when the show started, but until you said that, I think I had forgotten. Heh. No wonder I coulnd't help but love it.