Better Than Chocolate

A sweet and seductive romance set against the weightier themes of homophobia and family pressure.

Better than Chocolate is set in Vancouver and mirrors the struggles of Vancouver's famous Little Sisters book store as it fought Canada Customs censorship (over and over again) while it tells a sweet love story that makes you cheer for the underdogs.

Young lesbians Kim and Maggie fall for each other on sight but the timing couldn't be worse. Kim is a rebellious drifter and Maggie is afraid to come out to her family who are now descending on her in a moment of crisis.

Through the struggles brought on by friendship and family loyalty, they both have to grow and face their demons; as do we all.

While this is a romantic comedy in essence, it doesn't shy away from tugging hard at the viewer's conscience. The themes are serious and the characters definitely struggle with identity and small-minded bigotry. They may be quirky and often times unaware of their own struggle, but they're portrayed honestly and lovingly by a stellar cast.

Visually this is a stunning movie. The cinematography, the poignant imagery, the musical score, all blend with the evocative beauty of the main characters to create a Canadian film that is bold and sexy and profound.

I own my own copy because it's the kind of movie I delight in watching over and over again.


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