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Summary: TOTALLY SURPRIZING
Review: I was completly taken back by this movie. Actually I made a mistake when I purchased the DVD. I thought I was buying "Chocolate"! I couldn't stop watching the film. Christina Cox was great as was Karyn Dwyer. If they are in fact not lesbians, all the more credit to their acting. If they are, they should be proud that they have given me a totally different insight of the gay world. I am now convinced that the possibility of true love in a homosexual relationship is not only possible, but entirely natural. This movie gave me a lot to think about, beside the fact that it was without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable dramas that I have seen.
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Summary: Rent/buy something else
Review: Badly written, badly directed, badly acted. Save your money.
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Summary: What an incredible movie!
Review: This movie is truly amazing!! It is a wonderful love story that also deals with many real-life issues. Maggie, one of the characters is struggling to keep her sexuality a secret from her mother, while at the same time trying to keep the relationship with her girlfriend... This film has a healthy dose of comedy, drama, and a reasonable amount of sexiness. This movie has it all, and I would recommend buying this to everyone; as it truly is a gem.
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Summary: stunning
Review: i saw this movie on hbo one night and assumed it was another cheesy chick flick/lesbian porn. imagine my surprise when it turned out to be a beautiful work of art, tugging at my emotions from several different directions. along with the numerous subplots that all tie in together, it's humourous, sad, and steamy, and everything works out in the end. the best part- it was directed by a woman, so there's not JUST ... as most male directors like to do. it captures the absolute beauty in real love, yet keeps things on a reality-based perspective.
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Summary: chocolate is good for you
Review: I watched this movie with a woman I was going with on a dare one night...this is one of the sexiest movies I've ever seen ( especially the body painting scene ) plus the transsexual singing "I'm not a ------- drag queen " was hilarious. If you have an open mind, take a chance on it...
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Summary: different but lots of fun
Review: I didn't relate to any of the characters going into this movie but I decided to watch it with an open mind. It is mostly a light-spirited, comedy-filled, love story about a relationship between two women. That much I gathered from the reviews. What surprised me is the way they made me consider this alternate way of life without trying to preach the cause to me. Because it seemed unbiased, I was able to put myself in the position of the characters and think about how I would feel in their situation, while still remaining a passenger within the story just along for the ride. I can't remember the last time a movie made me think this much while still being so much fun to watch.Also, the story didn't seem "manufactured" to appeal to a particular demographic. The situations seemed quite believable. When I was finished watching, the political undertones had all but disappeared. I'll say it again, THIS MOVIE WAS SIMPLY FUN TO WATCH. ANY open-minded person should enjoy it.
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Summary: A great alternative romance
Review: The gender issues addressed in this film are far wider in scope than anything even attempted in mainstream film. However, unlike some films of this genre, it was at the same time entertaining while challenging traditional notions of love and romance. Having a degree in Psych. and Soc., I've watched a lot of films representing the gay and lesbian community, but I have yet to see a film which captures such an array of very real issues. Even more significant is the willingness of the director to challenge not only mainstream biases but the intolerance of the gay community itself when dealing with transgendered individuals. In all, I was very pleased with this film both as a viewer as well as a social researcher.
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Summary: EVERYone should see this movie
Review: I was amazed. Better than Chocolate manages to come through where so many films in this vein tend to fall short. For everyone, it provides a glimpse into the lesbian experience - minus the in your face sexual content or stereotypes found in other films. It portrays regular people leading thier crazy everyday lives, and it works from beginning to end. Funny, Sad, Informative, and Sweet, Better Than Chocolate is a fabulous film that never fails to entertain.
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Summary: A very sweet movie!
Review: This was a very very sweet movie. It was funny and entertaining. While things seemed a little rushed at times (like the romance between the two main characters) overall it still worked really well. The characters were all likable. The story also managed to be both funny and serious--issues of identity and censorship are worked into this sweet, sexy movie. I'm really glad I bought this movie--it is defidently worth owning!
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Summary: An Unconventionally Great "Feel-Good" film
Review: After watching this film only once, several of its scenes played over and over again in my head. This is a cleverly humorous film that definitely leaves an impression. The film is about relationships and friendships. There's the relationship between Maggie, a college-drop out trying to find her niche in the world, and Kim, a young artist traveling the country. More humourous is the sweetly awkward romance between the transgendered Judy and the uptight bookstore owner Frances, who is going through a censorship crisis with Canadian Customs. There's the relationship between bisexual Carla and Maggie's younger brother, a classic case of an "older" woman teaching an eager young man about love. The theme of chocolate is cleverly woven into the story, with Carla uttering one of the best lines for bisexual gals in the film: "Soft centers... hard centers...I like all the chocolates in the box!" And then there is Maggie's whiny, chocolate-popping mother, Lila, (brilliantly played by Wendy Crewson) who is going through the trauma of divorce. Along the way Lila discovers her own autonomy and independence, along with her daughter's sexuality which she eventually embraces, thanks to her own sexual evolution (the box!) and her friendship with Judy. There's some great song and dance numbers, my favorite being the sensuous day-glo confection, "Julie Christie." Throw in some steamy love scenes (fingerpainting will never be the same) and you've got a great movie. Buy this film today--you'll find yourself watching it over and over again.
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