Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.

Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Limerculer A waste of 90 minutes of my life

TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Joe Okay, if you've seen the dark humoured Delicatessan, then this is a film that follows up in its footsteps (with a familiar face in both). This time we again have some dark humour, but instead the story revolves around a lovable but odd character who befriends other lovable but odd characters, and they work together to bring down two arm manufacturers? Why (if a reason is needed to be explained), well our lead was shot in the head by a bullet and lost his father from a landmine.Now, this film easily transfers across languages. Mostly it is slapstick with mime. Very inventive and funny piece, with some good settings. Not over long either. Good acting and always seems to keep you on your toes.The problem though is that, as lovable as the characters are, you don't seem to be able to identify enough to take them enough to heart. I mean, you empathise and love the ride, but lacks some kind of emotion between the viewer and story, which is a shame. So sadly you don't love this as much as you otherwise wish you could.Don't get me wrong, it's a very enjoyable movie, but just not one I love.

SnakesOnAnAfricanPlain Jeunet is back with his magically enchanting trademark style. He's got the visuals down, with the help of cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata, who turns every yellow into a sunset gold. The film may have strong themes about weapons manufacture and the arms trade, but it's done in the style of a children's story. A children's story heist film. We can see Jeunet's silent movie influenced slapstick run riot, as Boon's toes steal his cardboard shelter away from him. It's a joyous film to experience, with cartoon like interludes of grin evoking madness. It might be too uneven for some, or too whimsical for others, but if you are looking for style AND substance, you can't go wrong.

mifunesamurai The cinema world of Jean-Pierre Jeunet can be one of the magical absurd rides you will ever take. It can be either dark as Lost Children or bright and fuzzy as Amelie. Regardless, you know you are going to enter a world beyond your own imagination.In MicMacs, Jeunet takes us to the world of the underdog, the discarded and peculiar who have created their own world amongst the trash we discard. Led by a man with a bullet in his head, they take on the greedy bigwigs from the ammunition manufacture world. What makes this such a joy is how they go about bringing down these destroyers of our world. It's so imaginative and brilliantly fun that you can only marvel and go along for the vengeful ride.The characters are a pure delight, maybe because they are cartoon caricatures, but still with the warmth of a human heart. Jeunet knows how to capture their world through his stunning visual style that is enhanced by the fascinating art direction.So sit back and relax, and enjoy the world that is, by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

MartinHafer Jean-Pierre Jeunet is probably the most exciting film maker today. Sadly, though, he isn't all that prolific. But, when he releases a new film I am sure to see it as so many of his movies are brilliant and 100% unique--something you can't say about most people in the industry. So far, he's only directed six full-length films but they include the wonderful "Amélie", "A Very Long Engagement", "Delicatessen" and "City of Lost Children". This is a veritable pantheon of weirdness--and I can't believe his track record.The film stars Dany Boon ("The Valet", "Joyeaux Noel" and other films). He is severely injured in a senseless accident. When he gets out of the hospital, he's lost his home and his job. He survives by living on the street and using his wits. Eventually, he's approached by a man representing a group of weirdos who live among the refuse and scavenge. However, these are not ordinary homeless folks--many of them have amazing skills--such as extreme flexibility, the ability to act as a human cannonball, etc.. In many ways, they are a bit like the folks from "Mystery Men" or the TV show "The Head"--strange yet lovable.Boon has an ax to grind. It seems that the bullet and gun that injured him was made by some VERY irresponsible arms dealers--the sort who have no scruples and like the idea of maiming as many as possible with their weapons. So, Boon decides he will destroy these man--and his new friends will help. Their plan is complex and much like what you'd see in an episode of "Mission: Impossible" if it starred people from a carnival! And, despite the seriousness of the matter, it all manages to be funny and a bit dark--but mostly funny.The film has TONS of weird and almost impossible to describe moments. It's a great example of a film you can't really describe but one you just need to see for yourself--especially since Jeunet is such a visual director. And, it is well worth it for many reasons other than just the highly imaginative plot. The acting is great, the characters terrific and the director's style is second to none. See this film! And, if you do, look for all the odd looking characters--much like you'd do in a Fellini film. My favorite was the one bit character that looked for all the world like Marlon Brando!