A Very Long Engagement, standing in opposition to its romantically sounding title, offers spectacular, visually stunning cinema, gripping by the throat.
The City of Lost Children is simply extraordinary. It's world is populated by the most imaginative characters: monsters, dwarfs, Siamese twins...
The abundance of details in Amélie delights some and nauseates others, but the uniqueness of this work, which resonated widely with audiences, is undeniable.
It's clear that Jeunet, returning to the old playground of formal freedom with Micmacs, is having a blast and successfully engages the audience in this game.
