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French-set romantic fable starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche, from the director of What's Eating Gilbert Grape. A mother and daughter move...
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.
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63 %119 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %329,208 reviewsAudience score rating
"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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Variety
Variety"So assured in its manipulative prowess that only afterward do you realize how fully you've been worked over."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A sinfully scrumptious bonbon."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"The movie is charming and whimsical, and Binoche reigns as a serene and wise goddess."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"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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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"A charming confection of a comic fable graced by an abundance of delectable performances."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"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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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"If you can't be bothered running a nice warm bath, see this instead."
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BBC
BBCChocolat (2000) | Details
- Rating
- M,
- Runtime
- 121
- Genre
- Drama, Romance
- Country of origin
- UK, USA
