I want to recommend two films with a romantic theme: Chocolat and Pride and Prejudice.
Chocolat follows the story of a woman, Vianne, and her young daughter who travel constantly, never settling down.
They arrive in an old-fashioned village and open an exotic chocolate shop.
Although she is welcomed by some villagers, the mayor becomes her enemy.
How Vianne becomes part of the community makes for an amusing and heart-warming film.
The film is shot in a beautiful setting and includes some fine performances.
The second, Pride and Prejudice, follows the lives of the Bennet family; five daughters and their father and mother.
The mother’s aim in life is to help her daughters meet men, so that they can get married.
When Elizabeth, the second-oldest daughter, meets Mr. Darcy, she thinks he is incredibly proud.
But as she gets to know him, she discovers a gentleman beneath his proud exterior.
And, of course, they fall in love.
The twists and turns of the relationship keep the viewer gripped.
While I don’t always enjoy Keira Knightley’s acting, in this film she gives an excellent performance.
The main difference between the films is their period and location; Chocolat is set in twentieth century France and Pride and Prejudice in eighteenth century England.
But both films have romance at their heart, and romance is a surefire winner with cinema audiences whenever and wherever films are set.
Don’t look for special effects in either of these films - they will instead appeal to those who like their films clever, witty, well-acted and beautifully photographed.
October 2020
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