Romantics Anonymous

A francophone offering to the genre of romantic “loser" comedies; this time about a shy chocolatieresse (does that word even exist?) and an even shier chocolate manufacturer. And although the resulting movie isn’t about chocolate made from the highest quality cocoa beans that would massacre your taste buds for ever (in a positive way), it also isn’t about any fatty chocolate substitute that would massacre your taste buds (in a negative way). What is most disappointing is that this chocolate storyline almost peters out totally and timid courting takes the main role. (02/08/2013)

This love has apparently copied quite a lot from Pierre Richard in his movie I'm Shy, But I'll Heal. There was no end to the performances of the timid Benoit Poelvoorde and the outright adorable Isabelle Carré. A French comedy, good and proper. The movie was a little boring here and there, which was probably the only thing missing for perfection; despite the fact that it’s a little over 70 minutes long. (03/14/2016)

A solid romantic comedy about two shy people set in a chocolate factory. Benoît Poelvoorde was perfect again and the role was tailor-made for him (the restaurant scene is the best). A must for fans of France. 80%. (05/07/2019)

When an anxious factory owner falls and an equally anxious recluse fall in love, it makes for a really funny premise. And the French, being masters of romance, know that love often involves food, so there's plenty of chocolate tasting in this film. And who doesn't love chocolate? I found myself entertained by the eccentric characters, and despite the chocolate factory setting, the film didn't feel overly sweet. Instead, it was charmingly human with a subtle sense of humor that I appreciated. / Lesson learned: Feeling stressed? Wear a jabot. (06/27/2022)