Chocolat

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Critics' Reviews

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LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kevin Thomas
A work of artistry and craftsmanship at the highest level.Read Full Review »
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ROLLING STONE: Peter Travers
A sinfully scrumptious bonbon.Read Full Review »
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NewsWeek: David Ansen
Chocolat is a seriocomic plea for tolerance, gift-wrapped in the baby blue colors of a fairy tale and served up with a sybaritic smile.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: A.O. Scott
So assured in its manipulative prowess that only afterward do you realize how fully you've been worked over.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
The movie is charming and whimsical, and Binoche reigns as a serene and wise goddess.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Jay Carr
May not be deep, but it certainly is lip-smacking.Read Full Review »
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Salon.com: Charles Taylor
A cozy little ode to sensual and culinary pleasure.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lisa Schwarzbaum
It's as agreeably sweet as advertised, with a particularly yummy performance by Juliette Binoche.Read Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Steven Rea
Too bad Chocolat isn't as seductive as its leading lady.Read Full Review »
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USA Today: Mike Clark
Never enough goodies to keep the two-hour running time from seeming like three.Read Full Review »
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