Chocolat

ONE TASTE IS ALL IT TAKES.

In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.

Director: Lasse Hallström
Cast: Juliette Binoche , Judi Dench , Alfred Molina , Lena Olin , Johnny Depp , Hugh O'Conor , Carrie-Anne Moss , John Wood , Peter Stormare , Leslie Caron

Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Release date: 2000-12-22

Rating: 7

Runtime: 121minutes

Budget: 25M

Revenue: 152M

Production Companies: Miramax , David Brown Productions

Reviews:

  • Emmett Frederick
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Finley Frazier
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Lilith Hester
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Justice Webb
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3