Delicatessen (1991)
Who knew there was another French movie almost as cute and endearingly unusual as Amelie?
Probably a lot of people, but I'm way behind on my former Blockbuster queue (now being replaced by my friend's amazing collection of burned DVD's, that should keep us entertained for months).
Either way, I have a crush on this film.
And wouldn't you know it, the lead actor, Dominiqe Pinon, was in both films.
Normally, I'm not a huge fan of clowns, but this guy was too sincere and quirky not to love.
If you're into post-apocalyptic comedies featuring cannibals, you'll enjoy this just as much as I did.
Also, I find it interesting how actresses are featured in French films. In both Amelie and Delicatessen, there is the main gal who is plain but pretty underneath, a very attrative woman here and there and then a couple of downright unattractive, overweight types. While I'm glad actresses with not so great looks are given parts, I can't help but feel that both movies point to the fact that the ugly ones are loud, pathetic and completely out of luck when it comes to love.
In addition, men are often depicted as either the sweet, sensitive types, or major assholes with constant erections.
In the end, it's all good.
Probably a lot of people, but I'm way behind on my former Blockbuster queue (now being replaced by my friend's amazing collection of burned DVD's, that should keep us entertained for months).
Either way, I have a crush on this film.
And wouldn't you know it, the lead actor, Dominiqe Pinon, was in both films.
Normally, I'm not a huge fan of clowns, but this guy was too sincere and quirky not to love.
If you're into post-apocalyptic comedies featuring cannibals, you'll enjoy this just as much as I did.
Also, I find it interesting how actresses are featured in French films. In both Amelie and Delicatessen, there is the main gal who is plain but pretty underneath, a very attrative woman here and there and then a couple of downright unattractive, overweight types. While I'm glad actresses with not so great looks are given parts, I can't help but feel that both movies point to the fact that the ugly ones are loud, pathetic and completely out of luck when it comes to love.
In addition, men are often depicted as either the sweet, sensitive types, or major assholes with constant erections.
In the end, it's all good.
posted by Caffeine Free @ 3:23 PM
2 Comments:
At 9:04 PM,
Jienan said…
there are two other films by Jeunet that def warrent immediate viewing: 'The City of Lost Children' (like a dream come alive, also his last collab with Marc Caro) and 'A Very Long Engagement' (beautiful, lyrical, somber, awesome)
Alien: Resurrection, on the other hand? not so much.
At 9:05 PM,
Jienan said…
but yeah, they're the same director...
and dominique pinon rules the school in 'diva' as well... neat movie, def worth renting...
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