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UK Mall 1 - Chocolat [2001]
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Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Antonio Gil
Directed By: Lasse Hallström
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Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5017186115218
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Release Date: 2001-11-26
Running Time: 121
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2001-01-05
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Summary: Thin, whimsical story, nice acting, excellent photography
Comment: Mother and daughter, both outsiders, blow into stuffy old-fashioned French village (cobbled streets, quaint houses, romantic lamplight, no cars, no uncouth farmers) and bring with them the power to release the claustrophobic and straight-laced community from its inhibitions - not the first time on screen that this formula has been employed. What is unusual is the medium they use. Delicious and irresistible chocolate confectionery tempts everyone, and turns then into better, more liberated people. In the end, good defeats bad, love triumphs over hate, and everyone is released from cramping conventions to do their own thing. Very much a message of our times, in other words, and perhaps none the worse for that - though whether self-indulgence is always the best way forward is a question that's elegantly passed over.
Two things, in my opinion, save Chocolat from being mediocre and forgettable. One is the photography, which is unusually good throughout and sometimes very impressive indeed (it's wonderful to see this film on a widescreen television) and the other is the film's attack on religious bigotry, courageous in these times when we are all supposed to be "non-judgemental". Contrary to what some other reviewers may have suggested, the chocolate element, though ever-present, is far from overpowering. The actors are not stretched by the gentle and undemanding story line, but Judi Dench delivers a finely judged performance, and Juliette Binoche is every bit as appetising as the chocolate she makes. But by far the best feature, in my view, is the stunning photography, and it's probably worth buying the DVD for that alone.
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Summary: could johnny depp get any more good looking
Comment: very touching film, very enjoyable. although Johnny Depp only has a small role what a fantastic one it is, gorgeous makes me want to run off and find my own irish gypsy. lovely. a good watch highly recommended
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Summary: Brilliant!
Comment: This is a great movie. A delightful tale and a useful attempt to deliver the book on the big screen. They say that you write about what you know about and I understand that the original author did have French relatives involved in the confectionary trade.
Chocolat transports you to small town France in the post World War 2 period. It's a wonderful tale of a theocratic community versus a single-minded secular entreprenuer. Also has great music throughout and wonderful acting by some well-known faces and some lesser know actors/actresses. Oh, and yes the chocolate treats do look very tempting.
Incidentally, the book 'Chocolat' is a bit of a masterpiece and possibly up there with one of the best ever written. I don't say that lightly.
Acquire, watch and enjoy. Has a batch of great extras as well.
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Summary: A delightful and interesting movie
Comment: Chocolat is delightful as eating chocolate and interesting movie to really sulk into.
The movie is about a new arrival in small community of rural France who all of a sudden opens a chocolate confectionary much to the disliking of many of the folks. Her antiques stirs public outrage, as the festival of Lent occurs at the same time. The traditions of the community are affected. Their is strong religious opposition to the chocolate confectionary. Does her shop reunite a community or creates imminents conflicts. The subject area touched upon in the movie raises interesting set of questions.
The setting accurately blends with the 1950's, the birthplace of rock and roll.
The cast featured to the movie, brings the villagers to life by adding credibility and solidarity. With the cast the callibre of Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench and ever so versatile Johnny Depp, it feels though the characters are really genuine and you are drawn into their world.
The cinemagraphy is top class, with the perfect locations chosen to blend with the movie. You have a small village filled with small shops, a church, a river and vintage buidlings.
Overall, Chocolat is a richly entertaining, delightful and interesting movie to watch.
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Summary: GREAT FUN
Comment: Have not read the book so cannot make any comparisons but have now seen the film twice and enjoyed it even more on the second viewing. If only all narrow minded and bigoted people were that easily converted life would be much easier! The cast seems just perfect to me with everyone having fun in their role. Can imagine that I will be watching it again one day.
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Summary: Thin, whimsical story, nice acting, excellent photography
Comment: Mother and daughter, both outsiders, blow into stuffy old-fashioned French village (cobbled streets, quaint houses, romantic lamplight, no cars, no uncouth farmers) and bring with them the power to release the claustrophobic and straight-laced community from its inhibitions - not the first time on screen that this formula has been employed. What is unusual is the medium they use. Delicious and irresistible chocolate confectionery tempts everyone, and turns then into better, more liberated people. In the end, good defeats bad, love triumphs over hate, and everyone is released from cramping conventions to do their own thing. Very much a message of our times, in other words, and perhaps none the worse for that - though whether self-indulgence is always the best way forward is a question that's elegantly passed over.
Two things, in my opinion, save Chocolat from being mediocre and forgettable. One is the photography, which is unusually good throughout and sometimes very impressive indeed (it's wonderful to see this film on a widescreen television) and the other is the film's attack on religious bigotry, courageous in these times when we are all supposed to be "non-judgemental". Contrary to what some other reviewers may have suggested, the chocolate element, though ever-present, is far from overpowering. The actors are not stretched by the gentle and undemanding story line, but Judi Dench delivers a finely judged performance, and Juliette Binoche is every bit as appetising as the chocolate she makes. But by far the best feature, in my view, is the stunning photography, and it's probably worth buying the DVD for that alone.
Customer Rating:
Summary: could johnny depp get any more good looking
Comment: very touching film, very enjoyable. although Johnny Depp only has a small role what a fantastic one it is, gorgeous makes me want to run off and find my own irish gypsy. lovely. a good watch highly recommended
Customer Rating:
Summary: Brilliant!
Comment: This is a great movie. A delightful tale and a useful attempt to deliver the book on the big screen. They say that you write about what you know about and I understand that the original author did have French relatives involved in the confectionary trade.
Chocolat transports you to small town France in the post World War 2 period. It's a wonderful tale of a theocratic community versus a single-minded secular entreprenuer. Also has great music throughout and wonderful acting by some well-known faces and some lesser know actors/actresses. Oh, and yes the chocolate treats do look very tempting.
Incidentally, the book 'Chocolat' is a bit of a masterpiece and possibly up there with one of the best ever written. I don't say that lightly.
Acquire, watch and enjoy. Has a batch of great extras as well.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A delightful and interesting movie
Comment: Chocolat is delightful as eating chocolate and interesting movie to really sulk into.
The movie is about a new arrival in small community of rural France who all of a sudden opens a chocolate confectionary much to the disliking of many of the folks. Her antiques stirs public outrage, as the festival of Lent occurs at the same time. The traditions of the community are affected. Their is strong religious opposition to the chocolate confectionary. Does her shop reunite a community or creates imminents conflicts. The subject area touched upon in the movie raises interesting set of questions.
The setting accurately blends with the 1950's, the birthplace of rock and roll.
The cast featured to the movie, brings the villagers to life by adding credibility and solidarity. With the cast the callibre of Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench and ever so versatile Johnny Depp, it feels though the characters are really genuine and you are drawn into their world.
The cinemagraphy is top class, with the perfect locations chosen to blend with the movie. You have a small village filled with small shops, a church, a river and vintage buidlings.
Overall, Chocolat is a richly entertaining, delightful and interesting movie to watch.
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT FUN
Comment: Have not read the book so cannot make any comparisons but have now seen the film twice and enjoyed it even more on the second viewing. If only all narrow minded and bigoted people were that easily converted life would be much easier! The cast seems just perfect to me with everyone having fun in their role. Can imagine that I will be watching it again one day.
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