Review of Micmacs (2009) by Coralie R — 17 Feb 2011

This is probably my least favorite Jean-Pierre Jeunet film (well, if you are not counting Alien Resurrection), but despite that fact I have loved all of his films, and such is the case with this satire of the dangerous weapons trade.

The story of a man injured by a stray bullet who leads a ragtag group of contemporary steampunks in an attempt to have two weapons factories destroyed has several inspired comedic moments. Much in the same way as "Amelie", the director's most recognized film, the humor is very frenetic and often moves by in a flash, but if you have taken the time to pay attention it will reward you richly.

You will also be rewarded by the composition of the film in general; like all of Jeunet's films the use of color in this movie is beautiful. I could have turned the sound off and likely would have enjoyed the movie still because the way Jeunet chooses to shoot things is so unique and spectacular to look at.

I didn't get absorbed in the story as seductively as "Delicatessen", "Amelie", or "A Very Long Engagement", but I nevertheless was highly entertained by the film and its several artistic merits.

And it is great to continue to see Dominique Pinion deliver great performance after great performance in Jeunet's films.