Rent Romantics Anonymous (2010)
3.7 of 5 from 142 ratings
1h 14min
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- Synopsis:
- With his beloved chocolate business turning sour, socially awkward boss Jean-Rene (Benoit Poelvoorde) decides to enlist an extra pair of hands. Enter AngSlique (Isabelle Carre), a chronically shy youngwoman who shares Jean-Rene's passion for all things sugar and sweet. She is the answer to his prayers in ways he didn't even realise. Because while he is looking for a sales rep to keep his sinking ship afloat, she is in fact a gifted, albeit covert, chocolatiere extraordinaire whose treats are legendary around town. As the pair become more and more acquainted it is not long before chocolate is not the only sensual element in the air.
- Actors:
- Benoît Poelvoorde, Isabelle Carré, Lorella Cravotta, Lise Lamétrie, Swann Arlaud, Pierre Niney, Stéphan Wojtowicz, Jacques Boudet, Alice Pol, Céline Duhamel, Philippe Fretun, Grégoire Ludig, Philippe Gaulé, Joëlle Séchaud, Isabelle Gruault, Claude Aufaure, Philippe Laudenbach, Marie-Christine Demarest, Pascal Ternisien, Jean-Yves Chatelais
- Directors:
- Jean-Pierre Améris
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Améris, Philippe Blasband
- Aka:
- Les émotifs anonymes
- Studio:
- Revolver Entertainment
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- What to Watch Next If You Liked Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
- Countries:
- France
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Reviews (4) of Romantics Anonymous
French romance about shyness - endearing or irritating? - Romantics Anonymous review by Mr Aquarium
I've seen so many French films now that are "quirky"... Some, like "Amelie" or "Lost in Paris", work brilliantly. This one, I felt, was too irritating at times to be successful. The restaurant scene pushed it over the edge. Sorry to be so grouchy about it. However, the leads are very watchable, the setting alluring [was it Lyons?], the chocolate visuals superb, and the main twist to the plot was appealing. I suspect that you'll either find it irritating or endearing. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars out of 5 if I could. Probably helps if you watch it in a slightly wine-drenched mood...
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Fabulous and Delightful - Romantics Anonymous review by DB
This is a brilliantly funny film done in only the inimitable way that the French can. It's witty and charming and subtle. A lovely movie and great comedy, thoroughly recommend it.
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Wonderfully quirky - Romantics Anonymous review by CP Customer
No-one can produce quirky romantic comedy like the french. If you loved Amelie you will love this film. The two leads play painfully shy and anxious people that come together through their love of chocolate. Simple story, its all been done before but who cares its a wonderful, funny, quirky film with the right ending!
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Critic review
Romantics Anonymous (aka Les émotifs anonymes) review by Alyse Garner - Cinema Paradiso
An undeniably but indefinably French movie Romantic’s Anonymous is the story of a struggling chocolate factory owner and a sales executive who find themselves drawn to one another by their mutual issues with anxiety and love of chocolate.
The pair, played by Benoit Poolveorde and Isabelle Carre, make for rather unusual leads, yet their respective shyness and anxiety is somehow charming and becomes more and more touching as their relationship develops. The casting of these two accomplished French actors is easily the crowning jewel to this quaint little movie, that pulses gently with sweetness and magic that often only exists in European cinema.
Though I would not call the aptly re-titled Romantic’s Anonymous a masterpiece, I would certainly recommend it to anyone that harbours a secret belief in true love.