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Julien is endlessley energetic and precociously brilliant, but unable to bear the heartbreak of his mother's impending death. Sohpie is wildly imaginative, mischievous and determined to be different, yet in search of someone who'll both accept and love her. When they meet one another, everything changes. They begin what seems to be a child's momentary amusement. Soon, the game has become... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 35 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 21, 2004 Limited |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and some sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Vantage
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$548,707 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Do I dislike this film, or only its characters?" more...
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C |
Chicago Tribune, Robert K. Elder
"It's a pitch-black, Grimm Brothers-style fable that enchants, frustrates and ultimately dares you to love it." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"The forced wackiness and whiplash-inducing camera moves owe everything to Amélie but share none of that film's bittersweet joy or charm." more...
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C- |
filmcritic.com, Jules Brenner
"What started out as warm, compelling drama contrives its way to something cold and uncompromising." more...
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B- |
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