Ya ya, I AM that vella (well, useless). I ain't got nothing much to do, so I while away my time blogging, or watching movies. But at least watch decent ones. The latest one is Amelie directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, that I saw this afternoon.
Forbidden by crazy parents to socialize, Amelie grew up in solitude. As she grew up, she left her home to work as a waitress. No life, or aspirations. Then one day, the discovery of a small hidden treasure adds spice to her rather bland journey, and changes her life forever.
I wont divulge the story much, it'll take away all the fun. But there is loads about the movie that I liked. First, the brilliant montages. The bold colours - From the blood red bedroom walls to the funfair spirit- save the scene from becoming droopy. And the brilliant special effects - the pumping of her heart and her splashing down on the floor like water (literally!) has been creatively implemented.
The undercurrents of ironies make the context even more richer. Living among cranky parents and later with people with their own eccentricities, Amelie is the odd one out as she is sane. And the interweaving of sensitiveness and insensitivity is also very beautiful.
Andre Tautou with her flawless face delivers a smashing performance. An absolute must watch!
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