SECOND TERM - JOURNAL ENTRY 2

                                                         AMELIE

        I want to introduce one of my favorite movies “Amelie.” It moved me so much that I have watched it several times. Briefly, it is a French movie made in 2001 directed by Jean Pierre Jeunet. It is about a girl named Amelie who is really optimistic and hopeful. She is misdiagnosed with a heart condition when she is a child so she couldn’t attend to school. That’s why she doesn’t have any friends. She creates her own fantasy world and friends. Later on, she becomes a young woman and starts working as a waitress in Paris. One day she finds a lost treasure box which belongs to the former occupant of her apartment. Then, she decides to return it to him anonymously. When she sees the man’s reaction and happiness she decides to devote her life to the people around her.

      She enjoys small pleasures in life like skimming stones on the water, plunging her hand deep into a sack of grain, cracking crème brulee with a teaspoon and looking at people’s faces in the dark. She likes these small things because she is aware of the fact that one doesn’t necessarily need money, power or fame to be happy. I think this part makes the movie more realistic and sincere.

     When it comes to acting of the lead role I can say that Audrey Tautou is the best choice for the role of Amelie. First of all, she has a perfect smile. When she smiles it gives you hope, peace and joy. Secondly, she uses her mimics flawlessly and the way she looks at someone is expressive. Lastly, she has all necessary qualities to play the leading role in a movie.

    All in all, I think this movie is like a modern version of Pollyanna story. It gives you hope and courage whenever you watch it. Above all, it gives the idea that if you appreciate little things in life happiness is not hard to achieve.

This is my favorite scene from the movie. Hope you enjoy it ! :)