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  • Actors: Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Judi Dench, Antonio Gil (VI)
  • Directors: Lasse Hallström
  • Format: NTSC
  • Language English, French
  • Region: All Regions
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000065KH4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 156,675 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Chocolat is an enchanting, moving and heart-warming tale of love and temptation, a big-budget movie with its roots in European art house cinema. Magical and almost fairytale-like in theme, it's the story of the mysterious Vianne and her arrival in a quiet, old-fashioned French town at the end of the 1950s. Gradually her attitude to life and the delicacies that she prepares in her chocolate shop have a marked effect on the local people, bound as they are by the twin forces of religion and politics.

Juliette Binoche is perfect in the role of the sensuous, captivating Vianne--a masterstroke of casting matched by the performance of Judi Dench as the splendidly grumpy but ultimately inspiring matriarch Armande. Very much an ensemble piece, the whole cast are indeed excellent, with Johnny Depp (making a fair fist of an Irish accent) superb as the drifter Roux, the one man capable of unlocking Vianne's own desires. From its majestic opening swoop to the final, joyous scene, Lasse Hallström's film, based on the bestselling novel, is nothing short of a masterpiece.

On the DVD: As befits such a film, the DVD is an elegant, well thought out package. The movie itself is a visual feast, a combination of a beautiful setting, rich, opulent colours and textures and a mystical atmosphere. There's a range of documentary features examining the style of the film and its background, as well as an audio commentary and some excellent scenes deleted from the final cut. More in-depth notes are to be found in the accompanying booklet and the whole thing adds up to one of the most satisfying DVD releases in a long time. In one of the accompanying documentaries, Depp wonders if it is possible to create art through cinema. It may be a difficult task, but Chocolat is proof that it can be done.--Phil Udell

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars better than a Mars bar, 5 Jun 2003
This review is from: Chocolat [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Let me tell you I am a twenty stone man who has been in a few fights in his time and have not got a romantic bone in my body. However this film is just sooooooooo nice it almost makes me cry. You can see the synopsis and characters etc by reading the other reviews so I won't bore you with my knowledge of trivia. This film is just fantastic in every sense of the word. Buy it or I will beat you up.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mouth-watering confectionary, 11 April 2002
This review is from: Chocolat [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Delicious! A delightful fantasy of life, love, the power of desire, and the fight of good and evil. Eating chocolate during lent is used as a metaphor for breaking through oppressive tradition and living life with no prejudices. As the priest says - judge youself by what you embrace, not what you deny. The film is a magical humourous whimsy set in a "never-was" french village brimming over with slightly unreal characters. Juliet Binoche, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin and Judi Dench are delightful in their roles - Alfred Molina especially good as the driven but tragic Mayor, keeping the character from being a pantomime villain. Leslie Caron is still as radiant as she was in Gigi, and Johnny Depp ties with Juliet Binoche for the title of most beautiful person on the planet! Although he's probably a better guitar player.

The DVD transfer shows off the deep rich textures of the chocolate and the town to perfection, and enhances the musical score, which is almost a character in itself. The extra material is welcome, though a little lightweight - the commentary by director and producers is informative, although a few members of the cast would have enhanced it. The deleted scenes looked very interesting, but the sound on them was unfortunately inaudible. The documentary was the usual entertaining fluff. I would still recommend the DVD over the video, though, if only for the perfect picture and sound.

It's interesting that all the Brits reviewing the film on Amazon.co.uk praise it for it's eccentricities and fantasy, whereas all the americans on Amazon.com damn it for being unrealistic and manipulative. A film for dreamers, not cynics, perhaps?...

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Sexy, 16 Aug 2003
This review is from: Chocolat [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Having seen this film only a few weeks ago I thought it was a real feel good film. Since seeing the film I have read the book and think that the film is jst as good as the book, even though there are some big changes made to the plot I think that they work.
I thought tha Juliette Binoche was magical and Judi Dench really brought Armande to life. Johnny Depp (despite being gorgeous!) was a good gypsy although I am not quite sure why he was Irish?
All in all I think that it is well worth a watch and good for a night in with ice cream and pop corn!! :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars As good as Chocolate
I saw this movie years ago while living abroad and always wanted to see it again. Quite recently I saw it for sale and bought my own copy. Read more
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Brilliant. The best DVD I have watched for a long time: Well acted, well directed and true to the book.
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Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Carol Chaplin

4.0 out of 5 stars A choc-tastic film for a night in.
As is the case with many novel adaptations, I'm sure this film is nowhere near as good as the book. However, I haven't read Joanne Harris' novel - yet. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Felthouse

1.0 out of 5 stars A syrupy affair
Before I get hit by the first rotten eggs, let me state that I am a foreigner living in France who likes good chocolate and finds lots of it in this part of the world, who buys... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Thomas Dunskus

4.0 out of 5 stars Thin, whimsical story, nice acting, excellent photography
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5.0 out of 5 stars could johnny depp get any more good looking
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. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
This is a great movie. A delightful tale and a useful attempt to deliver the book on the big screen. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful and interesting movie
Chocolat is delightful as eating chocolate and interesting movie to really sulk into.

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Published 21 months ago by P. DATTA

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FUN
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