I loved this film for all the reasons people say they love this film (e.g., the colors, the quirky characters, the inspirational tone.) I also think it gives depth and originality to the topic of romance which is so overdone. But there was a sad side to this movie as well.
Amelie has struggled all her life feeling like an outsider. In fact, all the characters are tormented by inner pain and demons—even if some of them we get to know and understand little.
Amelie tries to help because she recognizes others’ pain and one day sees she can be an instrument in changing that—something she had never considered before. In the end, some of her “help” sticks, some does not, and for others we just don’t know if it’s made any difference—but to read this film as just uplifting, without recognizing the underlying message of human alienation is to somewhat miss the point.
It’s just too bad, people aren’t so simple and transparent in real life. It would be much easier for us all to help one another.

I showed this movie to my strictly subtitle fearing, “guy-film”, action movie lover boyfriend earlier today. After a few rants and complaints as I was putting the disc into the DVD player, the movie had begun, and he was instantly hooked. Amazing to see someone like that enjoy the movie so much. He didn’t even want to get up in fear of missing a single second. He loved the quirks of the characters and the adult humor. He kept repeating “It’s so colorful…” It brightened my day to FINALLY see him enjoy one of my movies.

This is easily one of the most enjoyable films I’ve ever seen. It’s set in one of the world’s most beautiful cities and featuring a collection of quirky and / or likeable characters : Georgette (quite possibly the definitive hypochondriac), Raymond Dufayel (who is obsessed with Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party” and never leaves his apartment), Joseph (who takes jealousy to a whole new level)...and, of course, Amelie herself – an imaginative romantic. It’s filmed in French and subtitled, which might put some people off – for me, however, the subtitles actually seem to add to the film’s enjoyment.

Let me start of by saying, I am not compatible with movies and subtitles. Nor do I speak the tiniest of French.
But this movie is an absolute gem. Truly not to be missed.

I watched Amelie for the first time on my Birthday and although my attention span was screaming; my eyes were glued to the screen.

Now I’ve watched with subtitles and know the story, I’m gonna re-watch without subtitles for the sheer beauty of the movie itself. The colours, the scenes, the people, this is art.

The plot was sweet and unconventional, and I loved the method of storytelling. The film (being French) included all sorts of funny details that would not have been included in an American film.

Forget the fact that it is a French Film. Just sit back and enjoy it. The quirky comentary, the beautifull colourful pictures of Paris.
It will cheer you up every time!

I saw it again on DVD and can’t get over the COLOURS! Absolutely beautiful! One of my all time favorites!

One of my favorite movies!!!

This is my favourite movie of all time. It is just so magical!

Such a gret movie! Inspires me each time I watch it to just go and do something good for a stranger. I could watch this a hundred more times!