Romantics Anonymous
Seen it?2010 | 80 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Chocolat or Pretty Woman, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
With his beloved chocolate business turning sour, socially awkward boss Jean-René decides to enlist an extra pair of hands. Enter Angélique, a chronically shy young woman who shares Jean- René's passion for all things sugar and sweet. She is the answer to his prayers, in ways he didn t realise. Because while he is looking for a sales rep to keep his sinking ship afloat, she is in fact a gifted, albeit covert, chocolatière 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris
- Benoît PoelvoordeJean-René Van Den Hugde
- Isabelle CarréAngélique Delange
- Lorella CravottaMagda
- Lise LamétrieSuzanne
- Swann ArlaudAntoine
- Pierre NineyLudo
- Stéphan WojtowiczPsychologist
- Jacques BoudetRémi
- Alice PolAdèle
- Céline DuhamelMimi