DVD
REVIEW: ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS
3/25/12
A recent surprise hit in
France, the delectable comedy ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS tells the
story of Angelique Delange (Isabelle Carré, Private Fears in
Public Places), an unemployed but gifted chocolate-maker with a
lifelong case of uncontrollable shyness that prevents her from
properly sharing her confectionary talents. Jean-René Van Den
Hugde (Benoît Poelvoorde, Coco Before Chanel) suffers from a
similar case of terminal abashment and runs a fledgling
chocolate company in desperate need of a new direction. When
Jean-René hires Angélique as the new sales associate, the two
nervous Nellies must face their deepest fears. With the
chocolate business hanging in the balance, they are forced to
fess up to their hidden sweet affections for each other.
Co-screenwriters Jean-Pierre Améris and Philippe Blasband have
prepared a deliciously witty script filled with rich characters
that are packed with honesty and humor. Director Améris teases
out the fairy-tale quality of this timid romance while grounding
the film’s charm and spirit firmly in its lovable and
authentic protagonists and their quest for emotional freedom.
Carré and Poelvoorde give nuanced and hilarious performances
and radiate on-screen chemistry.
VIDEO:
Widescreen
AUDIO:
French
5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound
English
Subtittles
SPECIAL FEATURES:
An
Interview with director Jean-Pierre Ameris, presented by
American Express
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