Better Than Chocolate

A fun movie!

Better than Chocolate is surely one of the best lesbian films ever made. The movie shows the many facets of the lesbian world, both good and bad. The lesbian love story begins early on and the thread of this romance continues throughout the movie. The lesbian characters are comfortable with both their sexual identity and their sexuality, unlike the vast majority of movies where the characters spend most of the movie struggling with these factors. The sex scenes are realistic and extremely erotic, among the best I've seen in a lesbian movie. Best of all, all the major characters live "happily ever after" in their own unique way.The acting is excellent. My favorite character was Kim (portrayed by Christina Cox). She is an independent free spirit who is totally at ease with her sexual identity. In addition, the character is quiet, mildly brooding, as well as sultry and sexual. However, all the characters have their uniqueness and it is as if each one was destined to play that particular role... even the minor ones.One of the things that separates this movie from so many others is the music. Every major scene seems to have a musical score that enhances the beauty of that moment.If you're like me, after watching a movie a few times you want to know more about the making of the movie and the actors involved. In her commentary, film director Anne Wheeler did something unique. Instead of giving a monologue, Anne shows an abbreviated version of the film while adding tidbits about the actors, the shooting of a particular scene, as well as comments about the making of the movie itself. I was totally shocked to find that this film was made on an extremely low budget and shot in a mere 21 days. According to the commentary most scenes were done in only one or two takes. The film's content, the acting, the music and lighting are of such high quality the big budget film directors could take direction from Ms. Wheeler.Better than Chocolate is sure to become a classic, like Desert Hearts and Tipping the Velvet. If you're looking for a lighthearted erotic view of lesbian life, this is the movie to see.Better Than Chocolate

In my top three lesbian movies!

(film should be rated R or NC 17) They marketed this film in Germany for straight people as a comedy- In the U.S. they marketed it for lesbians. "Better Than Chocolate", filmed on a low budget on location in Vancouver, Canada, is one of the best movies I have ever seen as far as acting talent, directing, and producing. I took a chance on this movie without ever hearing about it and loved it. If you have a little rainbow in you or are "straight but not narrow" you will LOVE this film-there is awesome directing and many comedic parts to laugh at. There are also a few sensitive parts of the movie that I always cringe at like when some people on a motorcycle throw a beer bottle on the side of a lesbian dance club, Judy gets beat up in a bathroom by a woman but is saved by her friends, and when lewd men leer at Maggie at the end of the film while she is trying to make an artistic statement at her friend's 10 Percent Bookstore. The majority of the film takes place at the 10 Percent Bookstore, the coffeeshop next door to the bookstore, Maggie's sublet, and a night club.I won't ruin the ending but if you are thinking twice about owning this film- don't- I watched this movie 3x the same weekend I got it-I loved listening to the director's commentary the 3rd time I watched it, and my friend Holli liked certain parts of it so much(even though she slept through most of it because she was tired) she was sure she wanted to buy it and I told her I got it off Amazon. I do warn you, I think this movie is definately for mature women 18 and older because there are some sexy scenes that don't leave anything to the imagination-some of it is in the name of art but *most of it is not.

i been in shelves looking for a good lesbian movie, to then to my shagrin finds a sexual scene that is sooo like fill in all sections of the film to appetize the male hormones....well, this isnt that movie....is made with such a nice taste (pun not intended) that surely makes for a delicious dessert! Romantic, funny, deliciously describing a coming out, and opening our eyes that in diversity there lies the greatness!!! and the chemestry is soo palpable that, well, it will keep you asking for more!

I give this movie five out of five stars. Although it moves rather quickly you can't help being hook. Twenty minutes of the movie has past and Maggie, 19, not-quite-out, college dropout, and working at Ten Percent bookstore (no it's not a discount store) meets Kim, a nomadic artist, butch but sweet and romance starts. There's a scene that will leave many people exploring the arts.Within the first twenty minutes, Maggie meets and falls in love with vivacious Kim, helps her conservative lesbian boss fight customs who seem to be trying to put her out of business. Oh, don't forget Maggie has to find a place to live, because her newly divorce mother, Lila is moving in with her along with sibling, Paul, neither who know that Maggie's been living in a bookstore since she quite law school, and she's gay!Couple this with her omisexual co-worker, and transgender friend, Judy, who has love and parent issues of her/his own, and you've got a great story.I almost cracked up when Lila goes..."Kim do you have a boyfriend?" and Kim replies, "No...Funny that!" Everyone seems to be in on the joke, but Lila who replies, "What's wrong with boys?" Maggie's fighting off an uncontrollable need for laughter and the audience does too. Wendy Crewson as Lila is an added addition to this romantic comedy.All said in done, I wonder what it's like to live in that world. Definitely never a dull experience. This is a must see regardless of your lifestyle.