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Amélie [Blu-ray]

Audrey Tautou (Actor), Mathieu Kassovitz (Actor), Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,847 ratings
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Genre Comedy
Format Closed-captioned, Subtitled, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, AC-3, Blu-ray, Multiple Formats
Contributor Serge Merlin, Artus de Penguern, Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Yolande Moreau, Urbain Cancelier, Lorella Cravotta, Dominique Pinon, Jamel Debbouze, Rufus, Clotilde Mollet, Claire Maurier, Isabelle Nanty, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant See more
Language French
Runtime 1 hour and 34 minutes
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The City of Lights sparkles in this “delightful and original” (Boston Globe) quirky comedy that garnered 5 Academy Award® nominations. At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amelie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a Cupid, guardian angel and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story? Audrey Tatou (The Da Vinci Code) shines in this “lighthearted fantasy” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) that stole the hearts of audiences and critics worldwide.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 5.4 x 6.7 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Relay time: 122min
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Jean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Subtitled, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, AC-3, Blu-ray, Multiple Formats
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 34 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta, Serge Merlin
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Miramax Lionsgate
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004ZG5EYC
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,847 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Amelie Steel book 3/24 edition
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Amelie Steel book 3/24 edition
Preordered it and got here promptly. Nice steel case as you can see in the pictures, but there’s no booklet media inside with pictures, essays or anything extra. This feels like a barebones edition that may not be worth the “special edition” pomp and circumstance surrounding it. I will need to actually watch the Blu-ray to determine and wait for the review from Blu-ray.com.But for now I’m happy enough to own a lot of a film I had wanted to have in Blu-ray for a while.
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Blanca
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
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Love, love, love, love
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Put this on with no warning with the kids
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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They were enraptured immediately, subtitles or not. It's just a fantastically sweet - but also incredibly engaging and enjoyable - movie.

Single handedly proved to the kids that "action-comedy-blockbusters" are *not* the only thing worth watching on movie nights.

And you know what? I enjoyed watching it again too. It'd been a while and it's a genuinely enjoyable journey.

Have fun!
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Lorena F.
5.0 out of 5 stars N/a
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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thornhillatthemovies.com
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2005
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"Amelie", a French film from director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Delicatessen", "City of Lost Children") is a fairy tale confection that is sure to please most everyone who has the opportunity to watch it.

Amelie (Audrey Tautou), a young waitress living in Montmarte, happens to find a small box of toys behind a loose tile in her bathroom. She decides to anonymously reunite the toys with their owner, now a man in his late 40s. After she tracks him down, she leaves the box in a phone booth that he passes every day. As he passes, she calls the booth causing him to stop and find the box. Amelie stops at a local bar and the man also stops there, talking about the curious events of the day. He proclaims that he will call his daughter and grandson, because he hasn't talked to his daughter in many years. Gratified, Amelie begins to do small anonymous favors for the people in her life. Her path crosses with Nino (Mathieu Kassovitz), a strange young man who collects discarded photo booth pictures. She is attracted to him, but completely unable to introduce herself.

I think it would be difficult for anyone to dislike "Amelie". The story is so uplifting, the lead actress is so enormously appealing and likable, the supporting cast is so excellent, the production qualities are completely top notch.

Jeunet has crafted a vision of Montmarte and Paris that is idyllic, picture book perfect, causing many intellectuals in France to denounce the film. In my opinion, these people are trying to find fault with the film because it is so good. They are jealous. This is a lovable confection for all ages. I'll address the all ages thing later.

The film is washed in a sepia tint giving each frame the appearance of an old photograph. Set in 1997, the settings look like they were pulled from the 40s. With the exception of a modern video camera, pretty much the entire film is devoid of modern technology. None of the characters drive cars and only one of them uses a small motor bike to get around. This lack of technology only serves to make the film appear even more like a fairy tale.

Amelie and her friends inhabit a Paris that is also extremely clean. No graffiti and little dirt appear in any frame as she travels to and fro. This helps attain and retain the idealized vision of life that in turn helps the viewer live inside this fairy tale.

Amelie, as played by Audrey Tautou, is so kind, friendly and infectious that it is difficult not to like her. Tautou could pass as Audrey Hepburn's love child, the resemblance is so striking. She is a young woman that realizes she has a gift for helping people anonymously. With this realization, it becomes her reason for life. Amelie is a strange girl, quiet but pretty, unconfident with strangers but also looking for a relationship. She grew up in a strange family environment, which helps explain some of her behavior. This family history is amusingly, and quickly, presented by Jeunet at the beginning of the film. Audrey Tautou is very charming in this role and this film. I inadvertently watched a DVD of "French Beauty Institute" the same night. Tautou has a supporting role in the film, but barely makes an impact. Hopefully, she will be able to find the type of roles that will ensure a long and healthy career.

The overall message of "Amelie" is so uplifting that it raised my spirits all day. Much like the disastrous American film "Pay It Forward", the film has a message that if we help strangers, our world will be a better place. The difference in the story between the two films is that "Amelie" does not rely on preachy storytelling or character martyrdom to get the message across. Amelie does her thing and the consequences happen, causing us to laugh and learn from her example.

Another wonderful thing about the film is that not all of the consequences of her good deeds last for very long. Despite the fairy tale aspect of the film, this helps it seem more real and gives the message more resonance.

I would think that "Amelie" would be a perfect film to take the entire family to, but there are a few things to be aware of. The film is subtitled, which will prevent the youngest kids from understanding it. Also, there are a few very brief images of nudity in a sexual situation. Two scenes are set in a sex shop and the characters price sex toys before displaying them, but they don't discuss them at all or put them into the context of what they are supposed to do. These few things will probably keep parents from taking children, but, in my view, that is a mistake. If they can read subtitles, they should see "Amelie". The film is great for everyone and should eventually be experienced by everyone. Wouldn't it be better for your child to see a film about a girl who does good deeds than some violent action film at every mutliplex?

"Amelie" apparently caused quite a sensation in France. It is now the top grossing film in that country and has inspired people to do little good deeds for strangers. I have even heard that a tour company is offering a tour of the sights used in the film.

Hopefully, "Amelie" will catch on here in the U.S. as well.
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Melanie Boudar
5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of European Classics
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2006
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This is a great set of films that will have you watching them over and over.
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Bels
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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I’ve watched this movie at different times for years. It’s so cute and funny and at the end you feel like you want to watch it again lol. I have several streaming services but now that so many people have moved to them versus cable I feel like the streaming services are starting to gouge and adding ads to their programs. Plus, they charge for even really old movies and you can’t always depend on them being available. Outrageous! I’m buying dvds that I know I will want to watch over and over so I have control of my movie experience.
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JaneD
5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Quirky film. Light hearted and fun to watch.
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Timmy..
5.0 out of 5 stars ...The ULTIMATE collectors pack...
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2006
Amelie and Chocolat..together...in a box set!!!!! well thats a must buy if ever there was one!!! Amelie is my fave movie of all time, it touched me, it moved me and its just like its main star...beautiful, scrumptious and likable!!! Amelie is a little french waitress...who after finding a chldhood treasure of a man who once lived in her apartment, she seeks out on being a regula dogooder, making couples fall in love, finding ways to make those who mourn, be comforted, punishing hose who are mean...all whilst neglecting her own love life...Chocolate, Johnny Depp, and Judie Dench in a film...sounds good to me. Chocolat is about a wman and her child who move into a religious and spirtiual community and who dont fit in with the social order of the town..but you must always have faith in yourself even if ppl dont have faith in u!!! IlPostiniooooooooo...so poetic and touching...wow...like water for chocolate is beautiful definitely for those who appreciate sweet romance...

Chocolat and Like Water....like its name...sweet and fluffy and sugar coated fun for the whole family

Amelie and IlPostino...smart and touching, poetic and stunning

BUY IT NOW!!!!!! ps: hi alex!!! hermy...
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Cliente de Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanta
Reviewed in Mexico on March 26, 2024
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Muy buena película! El DVD viene muy bien, con audio en español
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AUM
5.0 out of 5 stars Chef d'oeuvre
Reviewed in France on February 3, 2024
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Un classique, à voir et revoir
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Antonio José
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena
Reviewed in Spain on April 11, 2023
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Recomendable!! Muy buena peli
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Jean Falardeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to have my own copy of such a great movie
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2020
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A classic movie, to have in a private collection.
This is a great French movie, with the Great French and International actress: Audrey Tautou, and a cast of many more Great French actors.
The French title is: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulains, which literally translates to:
The fabulous destiny of Amélie Poulains.
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Despite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.
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Mister Arnauna
5.0 out of 5 stars Un film da 110 e lode!
Reviewed in Italy on April 13, 2021
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Il favoloso mondo di Amélie [Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain - 2001] del regista francese Jean-Pierre Jeunet è un film autobiografico e realista. Le vicende narrate trovano riscontro nella cronaca già dalla data di inizio della storia, quel 30 agosto del 1997 segnato dalla morte di Lady D.
Scenario del film è la Parigi turistica da cartolina illustrata ma filtrata attraverso una fotografia da sogno assicurata dal costante ricorso alle tonalità del verde, il colore dell'onirico. E sono i ricordi di Jeunet fatti di situazioni, oggetti, persone, spazi urbani e locali pubblici, e le sue passioni ed idiosincrasie a dettare i "mi piace" e "non mi piace" che caratterizzano i personaggi del film.
Anche il tema portante del film, l'"occuparsi della vita degli altri", scaturisce dal vissuto del regista: è il ricordo di un invalido, privo delle gambe, sempre pronto ad aiutare il prossimo girando su un carretto spinto a mano per le vie di Parigi. "Occuparsi degli altri" e compiere le conseguenziali "buone azioni" sono i comandamenti osservati da tutti, protagonisti e comprimari; perfino il dispotico e sgarbato droghiere Collignon [Urbain Cancelier] aiuta Amélie Poulain lanciata nella sua prima impresa: trovare e restituire al proprietario una scatola piena di giocattoli, ricordo di un'infanzia lontana nel tempo ma di nuovo presente nella mente dell'interessato.
Ed i conti con un'infanzia difficile fatta di solitudine ed emarginazione continuano a farli i due protagonisti del film: Amélie Poulain [Flora Guiet Amélie da bambina, e poi Audrey Tautou] e Nino Quincampoix [Amaury Babault Nino da bambino e poi Mathieu Kassovitz].
Amélie si vede come la "madrina di tutti gli emarginati" o addiritura come la "Madonna degli indesiderati", in effetti una via di mezzo fra madre Teresa e un boy-scout sempre pronto a far attraversare la strada al vecchietto di turno, qua nel film anche non vedente.
Etichettata come "bella no, carina", "carina nel suo genere", la ventitreenne Amélie Poulain si presenta con un look da Mary Poppins di fine XX secolo ma di rosso vestita, una Woman in Red che va ad infrangere il "mare di verde" imperante nella pellicola; eh sì perché sembra proprio un film... bicolore in Verde e Rosso! Dunque, Amélie Poulain ha lasciato l'opprimente casa natia per andare a Parigi a fare la cameriera al "Café des Deux Moulins"; la giovane conduce un'esistenza solitaria ma animata dai suoi "mi piace" preferiti: 1. Far rimbalzare sassi sul pelo d'acqua del canale saint Martin. 2. Occuparsi degli altri inclusa un'esilarante vendetta ai danni del droghiere Collignon.
Introversa ed inveterata sognatrice, Amélie rifiuta di confrontarsi con la realtà ed affronta le situazioni con strategie e stratagemmi contorti ma anche vincenti.
Uguale a Amélie ma più diretto e concreto nell'agire è Nino Quincampoix [Amaury Babault da Nino bambino e poi Mathieu Kassovitz]; è commesso di un sexy shop e fa lo scheletro ululante nel "Trenino dei Carpazi", un'attrazione della Giostra del Trono. Ovviamente anche Nino vive in un mondo tutto suo fatto di fotografie alle orme impresse nel cemento, di registrazioni di risate variegatamente isteriche e soprattutto del suo vitale "mi piace": rintracciare foto uso tessera scadenti, strappate e gettate via da clienti delle cabine di fotografia per poi ricomporle ed archiviarle in un enorme album; sarà questo hobby - "mi piace" di Nino a fare entrare in contatto i due indubbiamente "caratteriali" ragazzi, ma come?
1. Amélie scova Nino intento a frugare sotto una cabina fotografica ovviamente a caccia di frammenti e foto da salvare nel suo librone.
2. Impegnato nell'inseguimento di un misterioso personaggio che alla fin fine si saprà essere "solo" il tecnico delle cabine fotografiche delle stazioni ferroviarie parigine, Nino smarrisce la borsa contenente l'album eh... perde o... lapsus freudiano ovverossia "amo" lanciato ad Amélie? Sea lo que fuera la restituzione del librone diventa per Amélie la "buona azione" culmine del film. Dopo un'arzigogolata "caccia al tesoro" [il premio è sempre l'album] degna di una festa barocca per il parco di Montmartre, Amélie restituisce l'album fotografico ma si perde in mille dubbi e timori; sarà Gina [Clotilde Mollet], la sua amica cameriera, a far realizzare il decisivo incontro dei due, già innamorati, ovviamente sempre all'insegna dell'"occuparsi degli altri".
Ovviamente Amélie si disobbligherà liberando l'amica Gina dalle soffocanti attenzioni di Joseph [Dominique Pinon], fin troppo fedelissimo avventore di "Café des Deux Moulins" ex fidanzato della cameriera ma ancora geloso compulsivo. Come? Facile, con l'efficace tattica del "chiodo scaccia chiodo": convince Joseph di essere l'uomo dei sogni di Georgette [Isabelle Nanty], l' ipocondriaca e stralunata tabaccaia del "Café des Deux Moulins" e grazie ad un astuto stratagemma riesce a far accoppiare nel pieno senso del termine i due "caratteriali".
Il 28 settembre Amélie Poulain e Nino Quincampoix sono finalmente una coppia felice. Dunque vicende e personaggi minimali ma resi spettacolari dalla minuziosa e barocca regia di Jean-Pierre Jeunet e dalla bravura degli attori tutti, dai protagonisti ai comprimari. Il mio preferito? Dominique Pinon che regala al suo personaggio, Joseph, mordaci commenti debitamente immortalati dal suo registratore, misoginia latente e sardonici ammiccamenti da... patologia psichiatrica.
Ah, stavo dimenticando il deux ex machina del film, chi, cosa? Ma come... l'album di foto tessere di Nino Quincampoix. In ossequio al relismo del film librone e suo autore esistono nella realtà, il secondo è lo scrittore Michel Folco, mentre l'album originale è stato pubblicato in Giappone con grande successo di critica e di pubblico; in Francia non è stato possibile, la ricerca delle persone fotografate e le pratiche per l'autorizzazione alla stampa delle immagini hanno fatto desistere Jean-Pierre Jeunet tanto che per il film è ricorso a fotografie di comparse. In pratica non ha trovato nessuno disposto ad "occuparsi degli altri" cioè di se stesso ed a compiere la conseguenzale "buona azione"! Càpita nel mondo... reale! Bravi tutti, 110 e lode!
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