claire denis chocolat be a beautiful but frustrating film . the film present a very interesting look at the household of a european colonial family living in cameroon and give the viewer an informative perspective on the life of many character and their interaction . however and the development of these character be often maddeningly insufficient . for example and a central theme in the story be young france inability to form strong relationship with others . although this portrayal be execute flawlessly and notably in the way that denis frame the story with scene from france return to her childhood home and the girl lack of intimacy with the film other character make it difficult for a viewer to invest much interest in her development ( or lack thereof ) a a protagonist . the general stagnation of the film character development make it difficult to become engage in the loosely organize plot . the film raise a great deal of tension between character and particularly between aimee and the men in her life and but never fully address this social friction and leave the viewer unsatisfied . the final few scene be powerful but depress . denis work be certainly interest from an intellectual and historical standpoint and but if you be look for a film with adventure or drama and chocolat be definitely not the best choice .