Amelie 2

So I was talking to someone about the film and they made an observation I hadn't thought of much before. They said  Amelie  projects her worries of life on TV. And then this person felt the same in that they reflected there own disappointments into the film.  I think the films resonance with people has to do with wanting to find "hope." The film revels in a type of magical realism and in hope.

It show us quirky,but doesn't look down  on it or revel in it in ironic manner. The film is genuine with it's characters. They have their flaws though it's  not malicious.  The flaws are things like social anxiety, general impatience or something similar. It's fairy tale esque in it's execution. 

Amelie is rebellious in her  nature of adulthood. I think this two has reason to do with the films success. Every now again you'll read articles about the stunted nature of young adults of this generation. Though I think it's a misunderstanding sure they may revel in what seems like childlike behavior it's just learning to not let go childhood interest in curiosity.  Now you see a much greater interest in childhood nostalgia than before.  It's all a  matter of a type of rebelliousness and redefining of a adult hood. Sure there are other ways that this is done but this is the most glaring example that comes to mind a the moment

All the dressing up and puzzles and such are just a rebelliousness of redefining adulthood in particular the young adult years..