The Holy Season of Lent
4/4 stars

The brilliance of "Chocolat" is not in its actors nor its direction, but in its writing. Yes, the acting is superb, both on the side of Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, and Johnny Depp [who never ceases to amaze me], and Lasse Hallstrom's direction is nothing short of awesome, yet the writing is something that makes the mouth water and the heart pound. Provocative, daring, engaging, and heartbreaking, this is a movie that you can't miss.

Review by PsychoKing1227