Delicatessen is
truly one of my favorite films. It is equally unique of a movie as Amelie but is much darker in its
approach. Directors Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Juenet are known for their
eccentric cinematography and their style is evident throughout the entire
movie. The scene in which a rhythm is made by the noises of all the tenants’
activities is outright hilarious and ingenious. Personally, the movie resonates
with me more than both Amelie and City of Lost Children because of its
perfect structure and blend of dark humor within a post-apocalyptic setting. In
some ways, I believe Delicatessen can
be compared to Brazil, another movie
set in the future with a distinct approach and filled with dark comedy. Delicatessen, in my opinion, would have
been a product of the Coen brothers if they were French and took a lot of hallucinogens.
I agree with you in that the dark humor really takes this film to the next level and makes it one of the truly brilliant films of our generation. The scene in which a rhythm is made by the noises of all the tenants’ activities is so smart and entertaining that most can't help but list that scene among their favorites of the film.
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