The Ninth Gate (1999)
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner
Rated: R for Some Violence and Sexuality
Running Time: 2 h 13 m
TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Story, Directing
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Tone
A rare books dealer is drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones after accepting a new job offer from a mysterious and wealthy patron.
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Chocolat (2000)
Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, Judi Dench, Carrie-Anne Moss, Lena Olin, Peter Stormare, Hugh O’Conor
Rated: PG-13 for a Scene of Sensuality and Some Violence
Running Time: 2 h 1 m
TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Tone, Writing, Acting, Themes, Production Design
WEAKNESSES: Cinematography, Editing
A single mother opens a chocolate shop in a conservative village in France, challenging the morals of the town.
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