Audrey Tautou portrays Amélie, whose isolated childhood has left her somewhat awkward in social situations. She now spends considerable time retreating into her imagination after taking a position at a Parisian café, where she begins to observe the lives of those around her. While living there, she uncovers an item belonging to a previous tenant and resolves to return it. Witnessing his joy motivates her to extend as…

I decided to watch this film simply because of a particular scene I’d seen. That scene led me to believe it would be a psychological thriller. Now that I’ve viewed the entire movie, though, I have to admit it was confusing. I'm not suggesting it’s poorly made; I went in with pretty big hopes for it, but it didn’t quite live up to them. Still, what it did accomplish was enjoyable. The cinematography really stood out t…