Review of Chocolat (2000) by Shane D — 04 Nov 2009

Film #50 of 70 - Chocolat is one of those films I had always tried to avoid. Yes, I know, I would say, its probably really good, yes, I know, the cast looks great. But seriously, why would I waste my time, when I could be watching Tango & Cash or Nightmare On Elm Street 5? Actually, once I sat down and gave this some attention, it was a pleasant view.

I love the idea that chocolate would be considered a foul temptress, I dont know if the movie would have had the same romantic feel if the woman moved in to the village and opened up a shop that sold BBQ shapes, or even more devilish, Pizza shapes.

Johnny Depp is probably deserved of the mantle of cinema legendary status surely....his body of work is vast and he's been a lot more reliable than some of the old tired legends like Deniro, Nicholson and especially Pacino.

Binoche charms and Molina does his normal job of being a prick, but he's a long way from Dr. Octopus here. Not something I'll race out to watch again, but I give it full marks for being a nice little film.