What a fantastic film (OK, I’m a little late with the appreciation on this) - I chanced upon a virtually brand new copy of the video for next to nothing in a charity shop, so I thought I’d give it a go.
Often when I watch a film, I come away thinking “oh, but if only they had done this-and-such, it would have been so much better”.
Not. This. Film.
Perfect (as the critics have said), just Perfect.
Yep, a great movie. A little odd at times, but I’m a big fan of odd
I love that movie too. Know of any places where I could get it for next to nothing? 
I really like it, too.
I enjoyed it when I watched it, but the more I think about it now, the more it grows on me.
And Amazon is toying with me by putting it on my recommendations list. It’s just a matter of time before I break down and buy it.
I adore this movie. The DVD is awesome.
I don’t remember it now, but I remember liking it when I saw it.
I like it so much that I am kind of glad there are a few souls who can’t stand it.
If it was universally liked I’d have to wonder what was up.
The movie captured something for me that no other movie that I have seen has.
(P.S. Please, someone come along and say how much you disliked it and how it sucked! I want to be able to chew you out and make disparaging comments about your personal grooming habits and those of your mother!)
I disliked it! It sucked!
Okay, I’m lying. I thought it was great, too. It’s the -only- romantic movie that I’ve ever been able to stand. (I’m somewhat cynical when it comes to the ‘L’ word) Not only was it sweet and fun to watch, but from a technical standpoint, the direction and cinematography and writing were outstanding.
I liked it, as well. Movies who have central characters with odd quirks who don’t even care are just wonderful. I need to buy that film.
Hmm. The begining was great but it got a little too cutesey and dragged on for too long. A couple of the sub-plots; eg the mentally retarded assistant didn’t add too much to the film and were a little too sentimental in the Hollywood fashion. Still I don’t regret watching the film and I may watch it again to enjoy the cinematography.
I liked it.
What scares me a bit, though, is that my parents compare Amelie to me. :eek:
I loved it. I don’t think any other movie has made me smile as much. To put an over-used cliche to use, it really is a ‘feel good’ movie.
My husband, on the other hand, fell asleep while watching it. Twice. :rolleyes:
The odd thing is that now, a few hours after watching it, I’m remembering the spoken dialogue in English (if you see what I mean) - weird huh?
go see Delicatesan and City of lost children, both by the same director.
Not as charming, but equally as intriguing.
Warning though: Loved Delicatessen but it is NOTHING like Amelie. You can see Terry Gilliam, especially Brazil all over Delicatessen though.
I liked Amelie and I liked City of Lost Children. Now I guess I’ll have to find Delicatessen. And I like Terry Gillam, too, so that part won’t bother me.
While watching Amelie, I wanted to leap into the screen and strangle her with my bare hands. Really. Hope this helps.
That happens to me too. Probably because I don’t know any French. I’m very good at reading subtitles and have no problem “hearing” the characters speak in English when I’m reading them, so I guess that’s how I remember it.
The first time I saw this movie, I came away from it thinking, “You know, everything’s going to work out in the end.”
No movie has ever made me so happy from watching it. The more I think about it, the more solid its place in my Top Five of All Time is.
I like to break my creme brulee with a spoon. 
Wonderful film, as I mentioned a while back. 