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.
Nominated for 5 Oscars. 7 wins & 36 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Chocolat, like Hallstrom's adaptation of The Cider House Rules, succeeds primarily through its casting.
– Terry Lawson,
Detroit Free Press,
4 Jan 2001
rotten:
One of those whimsical concoctions that tries too hard, and goes too long, for its own good.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
4 Jan 2001
rotten:
Watching Chocolat is like binging on a bottomless box of truffles: Tastes good and sweet at first, but after a while, you start feeling a little green.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan 2001
fresh:
A sinfully scrumptious bonbon.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb 2001
rotten:
Ultimately, especially coming from director Lasse Hallstrom, such a slight flick doubles as a fat disappointment.