A fable of emotional liberation and chocolate. A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of Boat Gypsies float down the river the prejudices of the Mayor leads to a crisis..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 121 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
✓ Stars: Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Leslie Caron
✓ Director: Suzanne Smith, Roger Pratt, Alan C. Blomquist, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
The Chocolat (2000) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Chocolat (2000) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Chocolat (2000) is staring with Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Leslie Caron, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Suzanne Smith, Roger Pratt, Alan C. Blomquist, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.