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: 6.971

Runtime: 121minutes

Budget: 25M

Revenue: 152M

Production Companies: Miramax , David Brown Productions

Reviews:

  • Frances Nash
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Ariella May
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

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

  • Otis Cain
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

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