Review of Chocolat (2000) by Debbie W — 01 May 2009

It was cute and enjoyable. I want to be juliette binoche. johnny depp was so unnecessary though-- that whole subplot with him was pointless.

This review of Chocolat (2000) was written by Debbie W on 01 May 2009.

Chocolat has generally received positive reviews.

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