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"Chocolat" is about a war between the forces of paganism and Christianity, and because the pagan heroine has chocolate on her side, she wins. Her victory is delayed only because, during Lent, a lot of the locals aren't eating chocolate.
Jan 5, 2001 · Chocolat is a charmingly light-hearted fable with a lovely performance by Binoche. When mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, no one could have...
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Chocolat is a beautiful movie telling a tale of a newly arrived shop owner versus the established order in a Northern French village, post World War II. The movie also has sidebar stories of spousal abuse, difficult parent-child relationships, and romance.
Fabulous French fairy tale and romance for teens and up. Read Common Sense Media's Chocolat review, age rating, and parents guide.
Jan 19, 2001 · Chocolat: Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Aurelien Parent Koenig, Antonio Gil. A French woman and her young daughter open up a chocolate shop in a small remote village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.
Dec 15, 2000 · Upon viewing, Chocolat doesn't disappoint. The pacing sags slightly in the middle, but Chocolat is overall delightful and quite simply for me a delicious experience. The production values are exquisite- the cinematography is lovely, the scenery is breathtaking and the costumes are gorgeous.
Chocolat Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) [Chocolat] represents another impressive debut in a growing list of...
Dec 8, 2000 · By Lael Loewenstein. “Chocolat” is more than a delicious confection; it’s a richly textured comic fable that blends Old World wisdom with a winking, timely commentary on the assumed moral...
Chocolat. 64. Metascore. 31 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 91. Portland Oregonian Shawn Levy. It's built of such exquisite craft -- the acting, the decor, the photography, the music -- that to refuse it is to refuse the very sensations that draw us to art, romance and maybe even life itself. 80. L.A. Weekly Paul Malcolm.
