Plot Review:
With the release of 'Murder on the Orient Express' featuring Johnny Depp and Judi Dench around the corner, Depp movies are back on television. They were showing Donnie Brosco the other day, and yesterday it was Chocolat in the air. Had watched this movie 12 years back , and was glued to it then, and it had the same effect yesterday, it is magical. It is one of my two favourite Depp movies, the other one being Finding Neverland. This movie features Judi Dench as well in one of the vital roles.The story is set in a quaint French village, the nomadic chocolatier along with her daughter moves from one place in Europe to another, spreading the taste of chocolate wherever she goes. She uses the excuse of the powerful North wind which pulls her out when it is time to move on from one village to another. In this journey, she arrives in this little village, which is governed by a highly conservative Mayor who thinks denial is a virtue. As the villagers drift more towards her liberal attitude, the Mayor tries to hold on the strings hard but eventually succumbs to the taste of chocolate. Johnny Depp plays a river gypsy, who is shunned by the village people but is accepted by the chocolatier. The movie in a serious light is a combat between the conservatives and the liberals, but what attracts you more is the lighter vien in which it is taken. It is picturisque showing the beautiful French country side. The confectionary , the making of chocolat and how the village people lead their simple lives is a feast to watch. They love the pleasure of simple things and at the same time take their sermons seriously. But when it is time to make a choice, they struggle with it, but finally the decision has to be made. The movie is a treat, it's an old movie but one of those which will drift you to another world. It is just not only Johnny Depp, the North wind as well has the enchanting power to pull you into the world of this chocolat smitten town.
Recommended : 👍👍
