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Chocolat |  | Director: Lasse Hallström
Actors: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Aurelien Parent Koenig
Category: DVD
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Rating:  425 reviews
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
UPC: 065935137368
EAN: 0065935137368
Theatrical Release Date: January 5, 2001
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With movies like Chocolat, it's always best to relax your intellectual faculties and absorb the abundant sensual pleasures, be it the heart-stopping smile of chocolatier Juliette Binoche as she greets a new customer, an intoxicating cup of spiced hot cocoa, or the soothing guitar of an Irish gypsy played by Johnny Depp. Adapted by Robert Nelson Jacobs from Joanne Harris's popular novel and lovingly directed by Lasse Hallström, the film covers familiar territory and deals in broad metaphors that even a child could comprehend, so it's no surprise that some critics panned it with killjoy fervor. Their objections miss the point. Familiarity can be comforting and so can easy metaphors when placed in a fable that's as warmly inviting as this one. Driven by fate, Vianne (Binoche) drifts into a tranquil French village with her daughter Anouk (Victoire Thivisol, from Ponette) in the winter of 1959. Her newly opened chocolatier is a source of attraction and fear, since Vianne's ability to revive the villagers' passions threatens to disrupt their repressive traditions. The pious mayor (Alfred Molina) sees Vianne as the enemy, and his war against her peaks with the arrival of "river rats" led by Roux (Depp), whose attraction to Vianne is immediate and reciprocal. Splendid subplots involve a battered wife (Lena Olin), a village elder (Judi Dench), and her estranged daughter (Carrie-Anne Moss), and while the film's broader strokes may be regrettable (if not for Molina's rich performance, the mayor would be a caricature), its subtleties are often sublime. Chocolat reminds you of life's simple pleasures and invites you to enjoy them. --Jeff Shannon
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 425
 chocolat November 16, 2009
The Count 43 (Connecticut, United States)
It was a great movie to watch with someone else enjoying it along side with you. It is a couple's style movie with a happy ending. It is not an action guy flick, but is great for couples because it has a relationship twist that overcomes a mythical theme and conflicts in a quaint French village. It builds tension in the story plot where as one would start to hate one of the character for their actions and favor the main character for being a strong willed person who decided not to give up. The back story on the DVD was also great to review to learn about how they made the movie and how if affected the actors. I lost count how many time I saw the movie over a week's time. I would move this up to one of my five top five movie picks that I enjoy.
Wonderful story November 5, 2009
Andrea
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this unique and wonderful story. The acting is great. The story is a modern day fairytale if you like good writing and directing you will like this movie.the story is engaging humorous yet deep.
Wonderful story and great performance October 15, 2009
Medusa (Troy, MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When chocolate making harmonizes with our passions, and the chocolate maker is Juliette Binoche, total success and delight are inevitable.
While awakening passion in everybody's life in a small village, Binoche faces the classic struggle between being true to one's self and following what is supposedly the righteous way forced on us by others.
Each character in the movie is a forceful presence and each plays an important role in this wonderful story. The short appearances by Johnny Depp ignites a fascinating emotional spark between a noble man and the family of a single charismatic woman and her smart daughter.
Quick Review (no plot details) September 22, 2009
turtleXings (NC)
This movie is magical. The dialogue is perfect and sounds like someone reading a book aloud. It certainly has a romantic element though it is not trite or overly sentimental and quite original. I would definitely say it is a must watch for anyone who enjoys good movies &/or a good book!
YUMMMMMMMMMMMY!!! September 19, 2009
Kenneth A. Nelson (Pensacola, FL)
Just like the parfection named in this film's title, the entire story and production is a "taste treat!" Every role seems to be played by the perfect actor. A delicious delite!
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