A Very Long Engagement (Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles) (2004)

 

A second pairing between Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet from Amelie with very good results. The plot is a bit complex, with many characters (including Jodie Foster?!?!?), but rest assured, everything will come together in the end, leaving you with a warm feeling inside, and perhaps a single tear rolling down your cheek.

Rating: B-

Amélie (2001)

I'd heard it was really good, and it was. Cinematically stunning with a very witty script. I adored the leading actress and the amusing love story. This French film is a must see.

Rating: A-

Micmacs (Micmacs à Tire-Larigot) (2009)

I'm having a hard time coming up with descriptive words. Quirky? Ramshackle? Strange? There's a story in there, but it's buried beneath a lot of unique styling. The camerawork is fantastic. Very creative. The sets too. Room for improvement with the editing. The film needed to be tighter. Still, I was intrigued and entertained throughout.

Rating: C+