As almost all the other reviews observe, this film is a disappointment, and for mostly the same reasons already mentioned. I would only add a couple other points. First, I do not find Edouard Baer's a sympathetic character at all - he is very pushy and aggressive with Michele (Tautou's character) and it is a real turn-off from the beginning. The age difference between them is obvious and awkward, as Tautou really plays the wide-eyed, ditsy innocent in this film, to Baer's often angry and inscrutable character, not made any clearer by the jump-cut style. (Though I liked the cut and fade style a lot, in most places; it allowed the story to move steadily.) Second, while potentially a deep subject, the "religious quest" element is done in the air of a light romantic comedy, and this is at base slightly inappropriate and not carried off well. Third, the most interesting relationships in the film are arguably those between Michele and her troubled family, where we might see some healing and emotional growth, but these are not well and clearly developed at all. Michele has serious father issues, a primary source of her vulnerability which makes Baer's pursuit of her smack of exploitation and pedophilia.The above flaws in combination result in the impression that, though the work of a woman - Pascale Bailly - the film comes off slightly misogynistic. Tautou's character is made fun of, and not redeemed by positive developments in the story. Baer treats her like a child and is not disciplined by the story line for doing so; indeed, in the inconclusive ending we see him pushing himself on her again, with the hint that he will likely be allowed to succeed. Tautou really shines and is a pleasure to watch, but basically no other element of the film works well. Pas de cigare.

First of all I'm a big fan of french cinema. Audrey Tautou offers a great quality performance but offers nothing original. Edouard is is natural self (except asterix). But the director of the movie appeared to be uninspired and trying too much to make something special out of the film. Some of the shots just don't work (especially at the beginning). The use of jump cuts are at some places well placed and some others too weired. Once you get into the story you are alright but the 100 braking up scenes and the annoying and cheeky characters lead the film to a ending that offers no satisfaction at all. I don't know about you guy's but this film is not one I'd wait desperately for a sequel. The To be conti nued just put doughts and seems unreal. We can guess that she is not going to get back with him (like she did with her first boyfriend). Why this ending?

This movie will be easily forgotten. In fact, without Audrey Tautou, it would be pretty boring. Michèle (Tautou) falls for this guy, François (Baer), but also for his religion: Judaism. You see, Michèle is seeking herself in religion. She's been shopping around: Catholicism, Buddhism, etc. There is some tiny bit of thinking on what is it exactly to be a believer, but the movie doesn't go far enough.But again, watch it for Tautou. She's got a certain spontaneity that is refreshing and that remind me of another Audrey [Hepburn].Out of 100, I gave it 71. That's good for ** out of ****.Seen at home, in Toronto, on November 6th, 2004.

Audrey will never be able to play the great and wonderful character of Amelie again. Happenstance and this movie are HORRIBLE. Both movies have made me want to leave, but instead I end up staying to find out if her cute and adorable self ever comes out. Her hair is awful usually. Maybe it's just because of the director and her awful choice of script is why this movie blows. Either way, do not waste your time or money on this.