Dear Cinema, Give Us More Movies Like Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain… Please?

A well-crafted movie. From the cinematography, the music, the story — everything fits like a puzzle.

To tell you the truth, I don’t think I remember a time where a movie made me feel absolutely intrigued, mortified, charmed, and amused at the same time.

Then came Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amelié Poulain.

Without getting too much into the details, it is about a young woman who becomes a “regular do-gooder” after returning a precious relic. She endangers her chance — her quest at falling in love, as she struggles to be brave and take control of her own life, almost like waiting for a person like herself.

I think that the best way to describe it is that it is in every bit of Fabeuleux and more. Everything was on point. From the acting, the cinematography, dialogue, soundtrack, and storytelling, I was absolutely lured into Amélie’s magical world. Her story was narrated in such an intense yet fragile way such that none of the scenes were ever too much nor too little.

A little side note: It is in this movie that I regret not polishing my français because I could not appreciate the cinematography enough as I was focusing too much on the dialogue. Hence, to my French teacher that may be reading this, I am very so- I mean, pardonnez-moi!

Zeraly Saromines is an aspiring filmmaker and film critic who, through her blogs, helps viewers decide whether to watch a certain movie or show or geek out with other passionate viewers. Her opinionated blogs provide her own perspective and opinions whether it be about your favorite superhero, International shows, and Filipino rom-com and the classics — anything that movies and tv shows have to offer. However, she is especially obsessed with finding stories that hint at the harsh realities of life, explore the realms of magic and science, and those that offer new perspectives from underrepresented groups. By challenging her thoughts constantly and striving to be set apart from other critics, she writes her blogs in a much personal way that enables her to engage with her readers. In addition to this, her past experience as an international student provides different outlooks and perspectives on culture and life that again reflect on the content of her blogs.