When Vianne (JULIETTE BINOCHE), a mysterious stranger, and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, nobody could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on this community stubbornly rooted in tradition. Within days, Vianne opens a very unusual chocolate shop, filled with mouth-watering confections, across the square from the church. Her ability to perceive her customers' private desires and satisfy them with just the right confection, coaxes the villagers to abandon themselves to temptation. The resident nobleman and self-appointed leader of the town are shocked that Vianne is tempting the local townspeople with her delicacies. Fearing it will ruin his town, he pits himself against Vianne and tries to forbid anyone from entering her shop, hoping to run her out of town forever.
devon
score = 90
probably should be 95 or higher. an excellent portrayal of one of
life's simplest lessons. the setting is beautiful and the message
was very touching; all the characters were very human and played off each
other very well too.
Pantoof
score = 100
WOW! I would love nothing more than to give this movie more than a score
of 100. I went to the movie originally, waiting to see Johnny Depp, but he
definately wasn't my reason for going to see it a second time. I took my
boyfriend to see it the first time, and he took my to see it the second
time! Yes, even my boyfriend, (a guy big on guy movies) loves this movie!
It is one of those rare movies where you find yourself leaving with a
smile on your face. It is so beautiful, with the scenary, the costumes,
the score, everything!. Even the plot is intriguing and knowing the
background of the chocolatarie makes the little shop and it's decor even
more beautiful! Even with the sad parts this movie is still a wonderful,
happy movie! 2 thumbs, and 8 fingers up!
Barb
score = 100
A Treat in every way! You will feel as if someone has presented you with a
five pound box of the best chocolate, and you can consume it without the
guilt, but all of the delight! Every performance is a small gem. Don't
miss this one!
Christina Kenshalo
score = 90
Better than I expected. Juliette Binoche is beautiful. I
laughed, I cried, I drooled. Some of the other movie goers even
moaned with pleasure as Vianne whipped up each batch of chocolate.
Great cast, great story and great chocolate. I'm sure there will be
a new trend of chili powder in hot chocolate throughout America.
BarbaraE
score = 90
I really give this at least a 95. Such a wonderful, intelligent,
thought-provoking and often funny movie. Excellent cast of characters,
excellent story, and a very colorful, beautiful movie to watch. A
quiet movie full of surprises! Hooray, something worth watching
finally.
A. Fisher
score = 90
Refreshing. A beautiful change from the ol' shoot-em-up movies. I was
seduced by the set and costume designers' choice of colors for the film.
Note outfits (color and design) against the beautiful blue of the
chocolaterie. The slate blue north wind and the punctuating red capes.
Very beautiful. The movie pulled me in like a wonderful fairy tale.
If you like artistically well done things, see this movie.
When Vianne (JULIETTE BINOCHE), a mysterious stranger, and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, nobody could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on this community stubbornly rooted in tradition. Within days, Vianne opens a very unusual chocolate shop, filled with mouth-watering confections, across the square from the church. Her ability to perceive her customers' private desires and satisfy them with just the right confection, coaxes the villagers to abandon themselves to temptation. The resident nobleman and self-appointed leader of the town are shocked that Vianne is tempting the local townspeople with her delicacies. Fearing it will ruin his town, he pits himself against Vianne and tries to forbid anyone from entering her shop, hoping to run her out of town forever. 
