Well, Mrrzz, I finally got to see Chocolat! Just got home about 1/2 an hour ago, in fact- it was lush and lovely and what I like to call "redemptive", ie, the crummy people get transformed and everyone ends in a happy moment. Johnny Depp did nothing for me, but didn't do any harm, either. Judi Dench is one of the greatest actresses of the present moment. Juliet Binoche was just wonderful- but so were the supporting actors. So many wonderful faces! It really was about the faces, and how they were transformed. The little girl was very good too.
My sister had called today to say I must go and must bring my 12 year old daughter. I hadn't intended to, but I'm really glad I did.