Foreign Film Friday- Amalie

by | Nov 18, 2011 | Foreign Film Friday | 13 comments

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!

13 Comments

  1. Kilian Metcalf
    Kilian Metcalf on November 18, 2011 at 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.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 19, 2011 at 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.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 19, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      Than for the link Bill I’ll have to check it out.

  3. August McLaughlin
    August McLaughlin on November 18, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    LOVED “Amelie!” I remember forgetting about the French and subtitles midway through…always a good sign. 😉

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 19, 2011 at 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.

  4. Patricia Yager Delagrange
    Patricia Yager Delagrange on November 18, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Cool-looking movie. I bet I could rent it from Blockbuster.
    Thank you, Alica.
    Patti

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 19, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      YES- this one you should be able to rent! I hope you enjoy it.

  5. Debra Kristi
    Debra Kristi on November 19, 2011 at 6:59 am

    I’ve never seen it, but you have made me seriously interested!

  6. Lena Corazon
    Lena Corazon on November 19, 2011 at 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.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 19, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      I haven’t tried listening to it while writing, adding that to my list of breaking through writers block!

  7. Jolyse Barnett
    Jolyse Barnett on November 19, 2011 at 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.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on November 22, 2011 at 1:35 am

      I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping bye Jolyse