Romantics Anonymous
Directed by:
Jean-Pierre AmérisCinematography:
Gérard SimonComposer:
Pierre AdenotCast:
Benoît Poelvoorde, Isabelle Carré, Lorella Cravotta, Lise Lamétrie, Swann Arlaud, Pierre Niney, Philippe Laudenbach, Alice Pol, Pierre Adenot, Jacques Boudet (more)Plots(1)
Bittersweet, velvety, subtly aromatic – when it comes to making enticing chocolate creations, Angélique (Isabelle Carré) is extremely inventive. When she must speak to someone, however, she passes out. Jean-René (Benoît Poelvoorde) runs a chocolate factory but panics when he has to deal with other people. While Angélique gets to grips with her excessive sensitivity in a self-help group, Jean-René tries to overcome his inhibitions with the help of individual therapy. When Angélique finds herself working as a sale representative for Jean-René, the hurdles that she must overcome are enormous. Yet compared with Jean-René's fear of his own feelings, her situation is a piece of cake. The unexpected affection Jean-René that feels towards his new member of staff presents an extraordinary challenge which he attempts to face with unorthodox means. (official distributor synopsis)
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This love has apparently copied quite a lot from Pierre Richard in his movie I'm Shy, But I'll Heal. There was no end to the performances of the timid Benoit Poelvoorde and the outright adorable Isabelle Carré. A French comedy, good and proper. The movie was a little boring here and there, which was probably the only thing missing for perfection; despite the fact that it’s a little over 70 minutes long.
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A francophone offering to the genre of romantic “loser" comedies; this time about a shy chocolatieresse (does that word even exist?) and an even shier chocolate manufacturer. And although the resulting movie isn’t about chocolate made from the highest quality cocoa beans that would massacre your taste buds for ever (in a positive way), it also isn’t about any fatty chocolate substitute that would massacre your taste buds (in a negative way). What is most disappointing is that this chocolate storyline almost peters out totally and timid courting takes the main role.
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A solid romantic comedy about two shy people set in a chocolate factory. Benoît Poelvoorde was perfect again and the role was tailor-made for him (the restaurant scene is the best). A must for fans of France. 80%.
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When an anxious factory owner falls and an equally anxious recluse fall in love, it makes for a really funny premise. And the French, being masters of romance, know that love often involves food, so there's plenty of chocolate tasting in this film. And who doesn't love chocolate? I found myself entertained by the eccentric characters, and despite the chocolate factory setting, the film didn't feel overly sweet. Instead, it was charmingly human with a subtle sense of humor that I appreciated. / Lesson learned: Feeling stressed? Wear a jabot.
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