this be base upon the special edition . i have be want to watch this for year and and i be not disappoint in the least . in fact and i could not take my eye off this for a second . this take place in the future and in a post apocalyptic time where natural food be so difficult to come by and it use a currency . a butcher decide to take on this problem with a very hand on solution . cannibalism . the story be well told . edit and cinematography be amazing and and this have some unforgettable image and sequence . the black comedy be hilarious and and hardly any joke or gag fall flat or feel force . character be well developed and interesting . everyone be well cast and include pinon and who keep get hire and and with good reason and by jeunet ( whose effort i continue to follow with great anticipation for every production of his that i get to view ) . the acting be flawless and even the kid be convince . this have a great pace and and be not bore for a second . i do not know enough to say if the concept be completely original and but it do not remind me of anything i have see or read before ( i hear that at least one aspect be similar to brazil and though ) . this be immensely creative and imaginative . the script contain plenty of surprise . this build atmosphere impeccably well and and be rather excite when it go for that . part of this be rather surreal . not speak enough french to judge it and i can only comment on the understanding of the dialog that i get from the english subtitle while a lot of it be quite clever . there be a little strong language and a couple of hint at sexuality and several instance of disturb content . the dvd come with an excellent director commentary ( albeit sans caro and since he do not care for them ) and two featurettes that i will review on their individual page here on the site and a teaser and a trailer and a photo gallery . i recommend this to any fan of this style of humor and dystopian setting and or or the duo of jean pierre and marc . positive .