Chocolat
Released on DVD 2001
Running Time: 121 minutes
Seemed like 2 hours
4 out of 5 stars

This movie falls in the realm of Amelie or Like Water for Chocolate. It is the fantasy that goodness and kindness will conquer all other troubles and evils in the world. This is a great escapist movie.

There aren't many stars other than Dame Judi Dench and Johnny Depp. This lack of big names works perfectly for this village of very common people.

There's not much to speak of in the way of cinematography or plotlines. This is just a heartfelt story of a stranger transforming a town. This is a very pleasant movie.