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Originally posted by Damerval
It is hard to see such criticism about Amelie without thinking that the interested parties either didn't see it or simply didn't get it. Amelie is fraught with a thousand little ideas and generally copious amounts of perfect taste, which makes it a truly French film. One has to be French, or speak French fluently, I suppose, to fully appreciate the speed and brilliance of the dialogue. All frames are carefully balanced in their color and shape, with colors themselves telling just as much of the story as the words. Not to mention the first rate acting from all participants.
Amelie's story does not pretend to be original. It is a film, not a novel. The story is a canvas, not a picture.
I do have critiques about Amelie, but they are more subtle than the straightforward bashing I have read here.
Damerval,