Sucks that the theater's equipment went screwey on you. That hasn't happened to me in a long time (knock on Ed Wood).
That's interesting, about finding the camera moves repetitive and detracting a bit from your experience. I'll pay attention to them next time I see the film (only seen it twice thus far), but I didn't find them at all obtrusive or annoying in the slightest. And I would say that pronounced camera moves are certainly part of his already established style. But I'll be able to address the dolly zooms more specifically after I consciously watch for them next viewing. Subconsciously what my mind's eye remembers is that they either introduce characters in narration or punctuate those small but momentous moments when Fate hits, which is of course the main theme of the film.
Don't know how much of a *spoiler* is really necessary for this next part, since it is featured prominently in the trailer, but...as for the bit where Amélie is literally reduced to a puddle when Nino leaves the Two Windmills Cafe, I thought it was perfectly achieved and I didn't find it at all incongrous, either with the overall tone or the rest of the visual effects elsewhere in the picture.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed Amélie, other than those few particulars. For me personally, there isn't one false note or moment in the entire flick. I think it's absolutely perfect.
That's interesting, about finding the camera moves repetitive and detracting a bit from your experience. I'll pay attention to them next time I see the film (only seen it twice thus far), but I didn't find them at all obtrusive or annoying in the slightest. And I would say that pronounced camera moves are certainly part of his already established style. But I'll be able to address the dolly zooms more specifically after I consciously watch for them next viewing. Subconsciously what my mind's eye remembers is that they either introduce characters in narration or punctuate those small but momentous moments when Fate hits, which is of course the main theme of the film.
Don't know how much of a *spoiler* is really necessary for this next part, since it is featured prominently in the trailer, but...as for the bit where Amélie is literally reduced to a puddle when Nino leaves the Two Windmills Cafe, I thought it was perfectly achieved and I didn't find it at all incongrous, either with the overall tone or the rest of the visual effects elsewhere in the picture.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed Amélie, other than those few particulars. For me personally, there isn't one false note or moment in the entire flick. I think it's absolutely perfect.
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"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
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