Expectations

After the other films of Jeunet (Amelie, delicatessen, and the city of the lost children - Alien apart), one is entitled to expect another quirky, funny and fast paced movie...

This one is, but it is not so full of all the funny quirks Jeunet got us used to. This film is more serious - it is the adaptation of a novel whereas all the other films were purely coming from Jeunet's imagination.

But he still placed a few of these touching quirks, and the whole film is touching too. He shows the war as it is, cruel, but in a very watchable way, even for sensitive souls, and an Audrey Toutou lovely, a bit naughty, and still very determined character.

I did prefer the other films to this one, but it is still worth its 5 star, no doubt.

AND, my jaw dropped when I saw Jodie Foster, in this small, but still rewarding role: no hint of an american accent, whatsoever, as if she was another person, a real french person as that (French is my first language). I am very impressed by her performance.

In this film, you will also find all the (odd looking and excellent)actors Jeunet usually works with.

The film is captivating, with a very aesthetic washed out colour, and very well studied characters. The end is also urprising, and very poetic...

I need to say something negative?

I can't.