The “Amélie” musical neglects exposition, making it unclear as to why the quirky characters act the way they do. The musical’s exclusion of these aspects makes it seem as though it were halfheartedly created for the sole purpose of profiting off of the cherished film. It remains the highest-grossing French film in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and received five Academy Awards.ĭespite the changes, the musical still lacks the endearing, playful elements and characters that appealed to fans of the film.
The reopening was momentous since it coincided with the 20th anniversary of the release of the original film, a hit in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, the show closed shortly after opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Īfter receiving three Laurence Olivier award nominations, the show recently reopened at the Criterion Theater in the West End. Director Michael Fentiman changed the show’s presentation, making actors play their own instruments for the musical accompaniment. Writers Daniel Messé, Nathan Tysen and Craig Lucas revised the orchestrations and added new songs. The show reopened in the United Kingdom in 2019 and arrived on the West End in 2021. Critics said the show “lacked flavor” and disliked the score and staging of the musical. The first musical adaptation of “Amélie” premiered on Broadway in 2017 but closed shortly after. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s romantic comedy depicted a French woman who, having had a childhood secluded from society, lives alone in Paris and changes people’s lives with her kindness - the musical follows the same plot and characters, but lacks the charm that made the film so beloved.
LONDON - The most recent attempt at a musical-theater adaptation of the 2001 film “Amélie” disappoints.
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