Amelie deals with the magic of observation in a way that's genuinely uncomfortable at times. But that discomfort is the point. Jean-Pierre Jeunet never lets you look away, and the film is better for it.
Read full review →Amelie builds so carefully to its conclusion that when it arrives you feel genuinely moved. The the magic of observation thread pays off in a way that's earned rather than manipulative. Couldn't sleep afterward.
Read full review →There are scenes in cinema you never forget. For me, the crème brûlée moment in Amelie is one of them. Jean-Pierre Jeunet constructs it with total precision and it lands exactly as intended. Pure craft.
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