The Bottom Line
Smartly written & featuring a superb cast, "Amelie" was one of the most enjoyable romantic comedies of 2001. If you passed on it during its theatrical run, see it on DVD-you won't be disappointed.
Pros
- Adorable romantic comedy with a charismatic cast
- 2-disc set is loaded with bonus features
- "Amelie" transitions well from big screen to small
Cons
- I hate to admit it but I couldn't come up with one
Description
- Q & A with the cast and director Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- "The Look of 'Amelie' " Featurette
- Commentary by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Intimate chat with Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- "Inside the Making of 'Amelie'" home videos
- Audrey Tautou, Urbain Cancelier, and Yolande Moreau auditions
- "Fantasies of Audrey Tautou"
Guide Review - "Amelie" DVD Review
Nominated for five Academy Awards, "Amelie" is the story of a beautiful but shy single woman who longs for love but never pursues any opportunities. Quietly going about her job as a waitress, Amelie's compassion for her friends, neighbors and even random strangers manifests itself in strange little ways.
Her life changes when she finds an old box full of sentimental treasures hidden behind a floorboard in her apartment. After much research, she tracks down and delivers the box to its rightful owner. In doing so, Amelie discovers the joy of performing random acts of kindness. When one of her little adventures involves a man she's instantly attracted to, Amelie decides it's time to treat herself to a little happiness.
