Foreign Film Friday- Amalie
Amalie
Amelie was my first French movie, and I feel in love with Audrey Tautou as an actress. Charming is a perfect description. This movie is so sweet and we see such a lovely growth arch in the characters. It’s also quirky and fun. This is a movie that has made my ‘watch over and over’ list.
And the garden gnome traveling the world- they stole that from this movie. Because this has subtitles I would recommend this for teens, so they can read fast enough to keep up. It is rated R and can’t remember all the reasons, but I know one of the characters works in a sex shop, so again how much you want to explain is up to you. Hey it might be a good teaching moment. LOL!
November 18, 2011 @ 6:40 am
Not to mention the opening sequence reporting on all the sexual activity taking place at that very moment. I loved it, too. Charming, quirky, whimsical. A perfect souffle.
November 19, 2011 @ 4:38 pm
LOL- I’d forgotten about the beginning- this is what I get for reviewing a movie I haven’t seen in a while.
November 18, 2011 @ 11:49 am
I loved Amelie and Audrey Tatou. Parents can always get a listing of what sexuality (and language and violence) by trying Kids-in-mind.com (http://www.kids-in-mind.com/a/amelie_2001.htm )
November 19, 2011 @ 4:38 pm
Than for the link Bill I’ll have to check it out.
November 18, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
LOVED “Amelie!” I remember forgetting about the French and subtitles midway through…always a good sign. 😉
November 19, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
I agree, when I get lost in a movie I forget that I’m reading it and just get lost in the film.
November 18, 2011 @ 3:38 pm
Cool-looking movie. I bet I could rent it from Blockbuster.
Thank you, Alica.
Patti
November 19, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
YES- this one you should be able to rent! I hope you enjoy it.
November 19, 2011 @ 6:59 am
I’ve never seen it, but you have made me seriously interested!
November 19, 2011 @ 11:48 am
Oh, this is one of my favorite movies! Audrey Tatou is so cute and charming and whimsical, and that soundtrack is absolutely amazing. I love listening to it while I write — definitely good for sparking my inspiration.
November 19, 2011 @ 4:43 pm
I haven’t tried listening to it while writing, adding that to my list of breaking through writers block!
November 19, 2011 @ 10:18 pm
I’ve never seen this one. But now I want to see it, so I put it on my must-watch list for upcoming holiday (The rare time I indulge in movies!).
Thanks, Alica.
November 22, 2011 @ 1:35 am
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping bye Jolyse