I think this has to be one of the most charming movies I’ve ever seen. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Delicatessen), the film is a visual feast filled to the brim with surreal images and saturated colour. The storyline is simple but magical, and the film possesses an unabashedly romantic heart. Amelie (played to impish perfection by newcomer Audrey Tatou) is a highly imaginative soul who has decided to fill her days by helping the lonely people around her fix their lives, only to come to the realization that it is her own lonely existence that needs fixing. Her quest for her soul-mate; a man who keeps a mysterious album of discarded photo-machine pictures, is a delightful cat and mouse game that is played out through the picturesque streets of Montmartre. If you feel like your life could use a dose of whimsy, treat yourself to this deservedly popular film.

The Amelie soundtrack, created by musician Yann Tiersen, has been a favorite of ours since we purchased the CD a few months ago. It’s music – heavily t

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Product Description

Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay, this magical comedy earned overwhelming acclaim nationwide! A painfully shy waitress working at a tiny Paris cafe, Amélie makes a surprising discovery and sees her life drastically changed for the better! From then on, Amélie dedicates herself to helping others find happiness ... in the most delightfully unexpected way! But will she have the courage to do for herself what she has done for others?

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #832 in DVD
• Brand: Disney
• Released on: 2002-07-16
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: French
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 122 minutes