Has a foreign film ever had that strong of a fairytale opening? It's just magical. There's the romantic, accordion-playing French music that puts you smack dab in the middle of Paris, the brilliant green-tinged cinematography that earned an Oscar nomination that makes you feel like you're in a fantasy, and.just that opening.
It's true! Along with a really great message (making other people happy will make you happy in the long run) the movies works on so many levels. In my book of "501 Movies to See Before You Die," it was said that whenever you ask anyone about "Amelie," they get a goofy smile on their face. Explain to your teenager the cultural differences, warn them that they'll get a bit of an eyeful in a few short clips, and enjoy the film.
There are also some moments filmed within a sex shop, where one of the characters works, but it is fairly harmless, in my view.Īll in all, this film carries an absolutely beautiful and positive message, especially if you are an introvert, and it showcases wonderful storytelling and provides exposure to a foreign culture. The sex scenes are humorous (Amélie wonders for example at one point how many couples in Paris are.well, coupling at that moment.and you see about a half-second clip of all 15 couples in the act) and not overly gratuitous. My daughter is nearly 13 and at her age, I know she'd cringe at the few sex scenes in this movie, but I also know she could handle it. I am a naturally prudish American, but I have become accustomed to the French perspective, which tends to put more emphasis on keeping the internal (thoughts, feelings, beliefs) to one's self than the external (the body, etc.). Some reviewers say they can't understand why the film "needed" sex or nudity, and that it must be there to get attention, but the fact is that French culture simply does not view sex and nudity in the same way American culture does. I teach French literature and film, so my review is colored by my experience with French culture. Oh, and a bonus, if you're kid hasn't done subtitles before this is a great one to show them! Then I occasionally remember this one and check back and just shake my head. Most of the reviews come within striking distance of having appropriate recommendations. Yes, a character works in a sex shop but that was not really noticed by her as an almost 11 year old.Īs I've used Common Sense Media over the years I've been grateful for it.
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I was glad we, her parents, were in control of that moment and also glad it was a film so full of happiness as this one. We talked about it ahead of time and the moment passes in a flash. We actually consciously made this film the first film our daughter saw with any nudity or sex.
This film has so much joy and fun and love in it that it is a sad shame if you are depriving your tween being a part of it because of very quick (and actually funny) orgasm montage. Rated for 7 year olds in much of Europe and even our neighbors to the north rated it suitable for 14 year olds. A key for parents to know is while this film is rated R in the USA, it was rated for all ages in France. Both in the official review and the parents' assessment. For all that Common Sense gets right this one is a bungle.
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