Better Than Chocolate

1999 "A delicious romantic comedy."
6.1| 1h41m| R| en
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Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.

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Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!
ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre
Kimball Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
tsf-1962 This is that rarity, a sexually explicit film that's actually good. Chelsea Clinton-lookalike Karen Dwyer is a college dropout whose family doesn't know she's gay. Just as she's beginning her first serious relationship with beautiful Christina Cox, her mother (a hilarious Wendy Crewson) and teenage brother come for a visit. While Maggie (Dwyer) attempts to hide her relationship, her mother befriends a pre-operative transsexual and her brother makes time with a beautiful, sexually promiscuous bisexual. The movie gets bogged down in politics toward the end, but for the most part it's quite entertaining. Crewson displays an enormous comic talent as a middle aged woman rediscovering her sexuality and the sex scenes between Dwyer and Cox are beautiful and romantic. This film is aimed primarily at the gay/lesbian crowd but should appeal to quite a few straights as well. If you think Canadians are dull, rent this film and see for yourself.
prydewomyn64 This movie shows that lesbians are just as human as everyone else.I recommend this film to everyone. Whether you identify as straight, gay, lesbian , bisexual & TG.If you want to see a great chick flick love story this is your movie! The true love between Francis and Judy was portrayed in an beautiful manner.The scene where Mom discovers the goodies box under the bed was a kicker too!The soundtrack is outstanding too, ooh sexy (dances).I want to thank all of those who brought this amazing film to us. You have done great justice for all of the afore mentioned communities. Keep um' comin', please! I would love to see more :)...
kristin-crites Finally a movie FROM the GLBT community FOR the GLBT community, ABOUT the GLBT community!! The ways in which this film explores issues of love, family, identity and the constant fight to have basic human rights (to love and be loved) are a rarity to find, especially in any form following Hollywood film. For once the gay character in a movie isn't the laughing joke of the film, instead the straight person(Maggie's mom, filled with ignorance and anger)is. This movie might be hard to watch if you are caught up in the heteronormative society in which we reside, where minor forms of gay bashing are still acceptable, but will give you a perspective that unless you are part of the community, you have Never thought of. What a great movie!
friend_city This is an excellent romantic lesbian comedy movie. It actually talks about a lot of issues. The focus is not just on the intense relationship between 2 young women but also how gay, lesbians, and transsexuals are harassed by the today's society. The movie described how difficult it is for the lead actress to come out to her family while carrying on a romantic relationship with her new found lover. This put on more burden on her newly developed relationship. Each character is very unique and real. Everyone of these actors and actresses gave the outstanding performances. The love making scenes are intense and erotic. This movie really reaches in and portrays each character as if they were real people in life. It is very relaxing, entertaining, and funny, too. It is worthy seeing. You can watch it over and over. Highly recommended.