Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Chocolat (2000), Lasse Hallstrom


Genre: Drama, Romance
Overall Rating:
(out of 5)
This movie is both heart-warming and... kinda moving too.  Its entertaining and sweet.  This is probably more of a movie to watch with family, or even some girlfriends.  

The Story:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Interesting
2 Points: Original
1 Point: Unpredictable
1 Point: OMGZ
A woman who "travels with the wind" tries to make a life for herself and her daughter by setting up a chocolate shop in a French village.  The local church denounces the shop as a sinful luxury, and the woman struggles to stay afloat in a world with blind morality.

Characters:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Well-Played
1 Point: Original
1 Point: Relatable
1 Point: Emotional Attachment
1 Point: OMGZ
Caroline Clairmont (Carrie-Anne Moss): The stubborn woman who wishes to show the town the wonders of chocolate.
Francoise Drou (Helene Cardona): A local woman, imprisoned by her roudy husband, who falls in love with the chocolate shop.

Believability:
(out of 5)
1 Point: No Disbelief
1 Point: Well-Explained
1 Point: Characters Fit Conceivably
1 Point: Not Foolishly Omniscient
1 Point: OMGZ
I don't see how its not believable, really.  Its just a cute story.

Weight:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Relatable Lives
1 Point: Relatable Choices
1 Point: "Wow" Moments
1 Point: Lasting
1 Point: OMGZ
Its funny and entertaining, but nothing that will last a life time.

Visual:
(out of 5)
2 Points: Visual Quality
1 Point: Unique Visual Perspective
1 Point: Special Effects
1 Point: OMGZ
Nothing unique, but quality.

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