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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Chocolat


2000
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 53 (Oct 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Johnny Depp, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugh O

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.miramax.com

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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 21682
(MPAA Rating): PG13
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(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 121
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 08/07/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Lasse Hallstr
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on the novel by Joanne Harris, Chocolat is an unusual fairy tale of a comedy that takes place in a quaint French village, where rigid traditions have blanketed the town for the last 100 years. However, the town is in for a transformation when a mysterious traveler Vianne Rocher (Binoche) and her daughter arrive and set up a chocolate shop. Vianne

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that can be slightly soft and hazy, though images are otherwise nicely defined. Colors exhibit good balance, with accurate fleshtones, deep blacks, and hues that are easy-on-the-eyes. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered, though some scenes are slightly dim. There is a bit of edge enhancement that distracts from an otherwise pleasing picture. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
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