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  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 20 m

Summary Romantics Anonymous tells the story of Angélique, a gifted chocolate-maker whose uncontrollable shyness prevents her from acknowledging her talents. Struggling chocolatier Jean-René, who also suffers from a similar case of awkward bashfulness that threatens to drown his company, hires Angelique as his new sales associate. Realizing she’s...

Directed By: Jean-Pierre Améris

Written By: Philippe Blasband, Jean-Pierre Améris

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 20 m

Romantics Anonymous

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
69
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
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Summary Romantics Anonymous tells the story of Angélique, a gifted chocolate-maker whose uncontrollable shyness prevents her from acknowledging her talents. Struggling chocolatier Jean-René, who also suffers from a similar case of awkward bashfulness that threatens to drown his company, hires Angelique as his new sales associate. Realizing she’s...

Directed By: Jean-Pierre Améris

Written By: Philippe Blasband, Jean-Pierre Améris

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100
Jul 19, 2012
The word "delightful" is thrown around so much that it often means nothing. Movies that truly have the capacity to delight - that amuse and lift the spirits and create a warm feeling - are rare. Romantics Anonymous is one of those rare delights.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 25, 2011
At its best, Romantics Anonymous is a love letter to everyone who's ever felt hopelessly awkward about being in a relationship, which is just about all of us.
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70
Nov 25, 2011
Romantics Anonymous might vaporize if the director and the actors didn't have such easy command over the tone of this singularly Gallic fairy tale. If you added a dozen songs and brought it to the stage it would be completely at home.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 22, 2011
Améris's recipe here calls for everything in moderation, resulting in a movie that never threatens to offend nor, particularly, to delight, though it does offer a good view on a modestly charming actors' duet.
By Nick Pinkerton FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 22, 2011
Charming but uneven, director Améris's film doesn't know whether to make us laugh or cry, and ends up doing neither. Still, a smart script offers plenty to keep incurable romantics happy.
By David Parkinson FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 22, 2011
It's no recipe for hilarity or pitter-pattering hearts, but like our hero's sweets, this pleasant, delicate confection goes down easy enough.
By Eric Hynes FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 22, 2011
A typically anodyne rom-com given a certain poignant piquancy by the paralyzing shyness of its romantic leads.
By Andrew Schenker FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Pan Européenne, StudioCanal, France 3 Cinéma, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Climax Films, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF), Canal+, CinéCinéma, France Télévisions, Banque Postale Image 3, La, Cinémage 4, Uni Étoile 7, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge, Casa Kafka Pictures, Movie Tax Shelter Empowered by Dexia, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep), Angoa-Agicoa, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Dexia, LW Production
Release Date Nov 25, 2011
Duration 1 h 20 m
Rating PG-13
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Awards

Magritte Awards, Belgium
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Cabourg Romantic Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
César Awards, France
• 1 Nomination

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