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4.8/10   164 votes
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Writers:
Michael Palin (play) &
Terry Jones (play) ...
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A tale of greed, lust and death by chocolate.
Plot:
A tragic mishap at a chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets. The problem is that they want more! full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Tyler Butterworth ... Ian Littleton

Jonathan Pryce ... Mr.Farris
Freddie Jones ... Graham Chumley

Vanessa Redgrave ... Mrs.Garza
Prunella Scales ... Ethel

Sammi Davis ... Felicity
Thora Hird ... Mrs.Gordon
John Wells ... Dr.Forrester
Timothy West ... Dr.Rees
Bryan Pringle ... Gateman
Mary Healey ... Mrs Eggleston
Andrew Sachs ... Jason
Deddie Davies ... Mrs Coot
William Rushton ... Big Teddy
Wincey Willis ... TV Presenter
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Runtime:
USA:98 min | Argentina:98 min
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Argentina:16 | UK:15 (video rating) | USA:R
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Stupid, Funny, Sick, 30 October 2004
8/10
Author: joewill2001 from Middle of America

A great movie based on what should have been a very weak plot. Most American viewers will probably only recognise Jonathan Pryce (and potentially Vanessa Redgrave), but the rest of the cast do themselves proud.

There is the kind, but absolutely incompetent and differential junior management trainee that is a klutz that causes the problems to begin in the first place - Ian Littleton

The evil manager without any scruples or morals (and little commonsense) - Mr Farris

The kind, but weak and pitiful old owner of the company that has little choice but to follow along with Farris' plans - Mr. Chumley

The dingbat, older secretary, "People don't want chocolates with cows and pigs in them. People want chocolates with people in them". - Ethel

The clumsy, witless scientist/chemist who falls for Ian. She's a scatterbrain, but very buxom and sexy (played by Sammi Davis)- Felicity

Finally there's Mrs. Garza (Vanessa Redgrave). There's no way to properly describe her - aging seductress, blue collar lover, uninhibited, amusing. I'm not sure if others will love her character or have slight shudders as they remember the date they couldn't escape from. You've got to see her!

The movie flows along reasonably enough; however, there are a few places where it drags and the ending seems a bit weak and ill contrived.

I highly recommend this movie for anyone that needs a slightly sick comedy. It generally won't have you laughing (if it does you might need professional help), at least not out loud, but like a train wreck you just can't stop watching.

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