I think Jean-Pierre Jeunet is one of the best film makers of the last 20 years. A writer and director who makes films exactly how he imagines them and his enjoyment and passion in film making really shines through everything he puts on screen. If you have a look at my top films list you'll see his 1991 movie Delicatessen , one of the most inventive and creative films you'll likely see. The city of lost Children and Amelie further cemented his talent as a film maker.
His latest movie, Micmacs (Micmacs à tire-larigot) will be familiar to anyone who has seen his previous work. The use of vivid colour and imaginary set designs are a perfect stage for the quirky characters that inhabit all Jeunet movies.
The story follows Bazil's search to get revenge against an arms manufacture who was responsible for the death of his father and the bullet currently lodged in his skull. On the way he befriends a group of oddballs including a maths genius, a human cannonball record holder and a contortionist. They work together using each persons talents in a series of highly creative and witty set-ups to bring the company to justice so Bazil can get his revenge.
A fantastic movie that is a joy to experience and comes highly recommended.
