Superb Scenes With Seanc

I thought the guy who played Hobie Doyle was the best in the film. He was my favorite character.

Another thing I love about the film, and Coens in general, is how they always subvert your expectations.

That's exactly what I thought about when I said that.

Really? I can kind of understand why, but I liked it.

It's funny cause he likes dudes that want to be girls.

I really just want you all angry and confused the whole time.

Dude, how are you going to criticise Tangerine for perpetuating stereotypes and then go ahead and write something like this?

He's saying that he didn't like the film because he felt they were playing out the stereotypes and we were meant to be laughing because of this, that's not what he thinks is funny. You should read his post again.

I understand that. My point is that, if he does take such issue with the film's treatment of its characters as stereotypes, he could have expressed it without making a reductive statement where he refers to trans women as "dudes who want to be girls". It's that kind of discourse that undermines his more salient criticisms about the film, even if he is trying to play the line off like a joke.

I don't think so. I think he's merely pointing out the kind of joke that the film is wanting to make, saying that they are reducing the characters to this kind of humour despite attempting to me something more. He's pointing out the ultimately the humour comes down to stereotypes and these things that people will laugh at, he's criticising the film for wanting people to think like that. I think you're talking about a non-issue here.

Dude, how are you going to criticise Tangerine for perpetuating stereotypes and then go ahead and write something like this?

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Amelie is born to parents who while caring and intelligent never show her the affection children crave, and shelter her from fear that she has a heart condition. Naturally as soon as Amelie is old enough she wants to venture out into the real world. She feels like an outcast but soon realizes that the people in her life feel like outcasts for one reason or another and she sets out to do the things for them they will not do for themselves to make them happy. Unless you are heartless it will be impossible for you not to find Amelie endearing, and most of us can probably relate to her insecurities in one way or another. As Amelie works through her insecurities and tries to do something to make herself happy, as well as those around her, our fondness for her grows and grows.

The title character is not the only thing that Jeunet does well in Amelie. The supporting characters are well thought out and blend perfectly in Amelie's world. This film is also beautifully shot. There are many breathtaking frames in Amelie. His use of color is also impeccable and adds much to the visual tone of this movie. The casting of Tautou can also not be overstated. She is perfect in this role, I can't imagine another actress playing her as well.

The themes in Amelie are not unique and are presented in a straight forward way. But rarely have I seen them done so well, with such an endearing character, and with the style of this film. Amelie is an endearing feel good film that I will enjoy coming back to again.

Hi, Sean. Here I am back to your thread the 2nd time around. hope you don't mind. I loved Amelie, too. It was funny, original, I love Audrey and my fave scene is the one on Monmartre. but, like in so many movies, it's romance that stands out for me. I never got to Paris, but this is maybe the best film if you wanna see it. Le Professionnel is in my heart, but this is partialy a tourist film and a documentary.

Glad you're reading back through my reviews Beatle. Amelie was great, I need to get to it again.