I give the 2001 movie "Amelie" 4.5 out of 5 stars. Here's why:
Released in 2001, this French film stars Audrey Tautou--whose eyes, I must say, are rivaled only by my C-'s--and it received an unwarranted "R" rating in the U.S. for an innocuous scene where Amelie is wondering how many couples are having orgasms in Paris at that very second. (Answer? According to Roger Ebert who apparently counted them: fifteen). But don't let this fool you. Amelie is a superb movie and is not filled with sex and gratuitous violence--you know, the usual mainstay of American blockbuster films.
I take away one-half star from this beautifully-filmed movie--which makes me long for Paris more than I already do--because Amelie could have used at least fifteen minutes of trimming. However, if you find yourself alone this weekend, rent "Amelie." This lonely waif finds happiness in helping others. And you'll find a little bit of happiness yourself just by watching.
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