Amélie

Amélie caused a stir when it was released and you should have a look to see why. The eccentric characters are as delightful as the zappy quirky tone. From the storyline, to the cinematography to the soundtrack, it's stylistically interesting. Was blown away.

Essentially, it's a meditation on life. A young woman sets out to fix the problems of others as a way of ignoring the fact that she herself is damaged. One of the most memorable aspects is the wondrous central performance of Audrey Tautou.

The most remarkable fantasy of this movie is the Paris that Jean-Pierre Jeunet conjures up. It is supposed to be modern Paris, at the time of Princess Diana's death, but could be the Paris of 50 years before. The twisted realism makes Wes Anderson films seem quite ordinary.

Conclusion: Impossible to resist, heartily recommend.