Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)
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Movie Reviews of Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)
Movie Review: A delightfull drama
Summary: 5 Stars
Yet one of those lighthearted dramas. Very well chosen cast and Juliette Binoche is simply adorable in the role played by her, she does her part really well. Johny Depp as usual gives a good performence and Alfred Molina does a terrefic job as the mayor, I have always admired his work and this one is one of his best. Judi Dench, as we all know her as an experienced charismatic actress does her part very nicely. The chocolate recepies almost got my mouth watered, be carefull as it might increase your temptation for chocolates. Each and every individual in the film delivers a sattisfying performence and Juliette Binoche is unforgettable. "Chocolat" the film throws light on the simple, sweet pleasures of life. In this film you get a glimpse of villages in France, the locations and scenarios are beautifull. The story is lovely and the conclusion is sattisfying. Ever since I first saw the film, I had always wanted the film on Dvd, Thank you Amazon.com once again. Movie Review: Hot Chocolate for the Soul
Summary: 4 Stars
Lasse Hallstrom's "Chocolat" is a richly delicious movie. Set in post-WWII France, Juliette Binoche is luminous as Vianne,a gipsy who works magic with her chocolate. Alfred Molina stars as the melancholy, repressed Comte who initiates a crusade against her in the name of morality. With Rachel Portman's sensuous soundtrack,"Chocolat" is a delicious treat.
In "Chocolat",Vianne befriends the abused Josephine (Lena Olin) as well as the suffering Countess (Judi Dench),who's estranged from her uptight daughter Caroline (Carrie-Ann Moss). Vianne defiantly opens her chocolaterie during Lent. One can argue the premise is offensive-what if Vianne opened a hamburger shop in India,or sold pork in a Muslim country? Isn't Vianne being insensitive,or just adolescent? Vianne's chocolate shop ends up being a refuge and place of healing. Her chocolate is an aphrodisiac, spicing up a passionless marriage and jumpstarting a romance between an old widow (Leslie Caron) and a man who's pined for her since WWI. Johnny Depp leads the river pirates to the small French town. His name is Roux--so he's named for the butter-flour mixture that thickens soups. The plot thickens. In the meantime, the Comte is bullying the young priest. Doesn't he have anything better to do? To his credit, the Comte tries to reform Josephine's abusive husband Serge. As for the Countess, she is secretly suffering from diabetes and desires Death by Chocolate.
Vianne decides to have a Chocolate Festival to counter Easter. After kneeling before a crucifix, the Comte finds Vianne's chocolate goddess on an altar surrounded by Mayan and Aztec images. He succumbs to the temptation of the chocolate, and everyone gets a Happily Ever After.
"Chocolat" works as a light-hearted fable. It's sensuous and magical. It's delightful,fast-paced,and the ensemble cast is first-rate. One may disagree with the unrepentant,ungrateful Vianne,who doesn't thank the Divine for her healing gifts,or the fact that she doesn't know who her child's father is. Still, Vianne is compassionate and charitable. Even the villainous Comte has nuance,a man depressed from his wife's death. "Chocolat" is delicious. Succumb to the tasty temptation!
Movie Review: Who can resist chocolate?
Summary: 5 Stars
In this movie chocolate is used as a symbol for sexual desires at a time when people rarely expressed their inner feelings openly.
Ironically Vianne (Julliette Binoche) opens her shop in a conservative French village at a time when everyone was celebrating Lent, a fasting time for Catholics. She challenged their desires and discipline while they challenged her ambition and patience.
I did not recognize Johnny Depp in this movie. After seeing him in this role I wish I could see him playing "The Count of Monte Cristo" or "A Tale of Two Cities"
Overall this is one of the movies I would like to watch over and over again!
Movie Review: Chocolat
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best movies ever! Juilette Binoche is soooo good as is everybody in this movie. You really feel like you are in a little village in France.
Movie Review: Just as I had hoped...
Summary: 5 Stars
I had never seen this movie before... I watched it & knew I wanted to own it.
I ordered it... received it VERY shortly in MINT condition.
Everything was GREAT!!