Movie Review
Romantics Anonymous
Set in a quaint unnamed French city, a chocolate factory steeped in tradition is struggling in the competitive and saturated confectionary market. Not helped by inadequate and unstable boss Jean-Rene, the family business is surely doomed to fail before long.
Then enters Angelique, the equally unstable yet completely loveable chocolatier desperately trying to control her emotions and overcome a shyness that is constantly holding her back, personally and professionally.
She takes on a job at the factory as a sales girl but soon learns her trade skills could be better used to revive the business. However, with crippling fear and an extreme case of modesty Angelique does not manage such situations head on. No. Instead she cleverly finds a way to help the business anonymously, in a case of chocolate tom-foolery.
Unsurprisingly, Angelique and Jean-Rene develop a relationship, albeit in the most hilarious circumstances. They have so much in common it’s a natural fit. Both are in therapy to control their inadequacies, both are unfulfilled, and both want to succeed. It’s a match made in bizarro heaven and together they flourish.
This is an incredibly charming, light-hearted film. The awkwardness of Jean-Rene and Angelique’s relationship is somehow so endearing that you can’t help but cheer them on. The added bonus of seeing the gorgeous process of chocolate-making, will be appreciated by foodies too.
So if you’re looking for something a little different next time you go to the cinema, this is the film for you.*
4/5 - Melanie Dinjaski
*WARNING: Film may include random bursts of singing and dancing. But hey, who doesn't feel like breaking out in song and dance every now and then?