Variety
A richly textured comic fable that blends Old World wisdom with a winking, timely commentary on the assumed moral superiority of the political right.
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Chocolat
French-set romantic fable starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche, from the director of What's Eating Gilbert Grape. A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of Boat Gypsies floats down the river, the prejudices of the Mayor lead to a crisis.
2000Rating: M121 minsUK, USA
DramaRomance
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström ('What's Eating Gilbert Grape', 'My Life as a Dog', 'The Cider House Rules')
- Writer:
- Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Cast:
- Juliette BinocheAlfred MolinaJohnny DeppJudi DenchPeter Stormare
Chocolat / Reviews
The New York Times
So assured in its manipulative prowess that only afterward do you realize how fully you've been worked over.
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Roger Ebert
The movie is charming and whimsical, and Binoche reigns as a serene and wise goddess.
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Los Angeles Times
A work of artistry and craftsmanship at the highest level, sophisticated in its conception and execution, yet possessed of wide appeal.
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Hollywood Reporter
A charming confection of a comic fable graced by an abundance of delectable performances.
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Empire Magazine
With the minor cavil that this is one of those films in which players of all nationalities speak English with slight French accents, this is a treat. it's a rare showcase for the wonderful Binoche.
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