Romantics Anonymous

I must use the word "delightful" once again for the French movie Romantics Anonymous. If you like romantic comedies you will like this movie for both the story and its superior acting. Romantics Anonymous stars the most talented actress Isabelle Carré. This is the first time I have seen her but I hope it is not my last because I did not find any more of her movies on Amazon Prime. Maybe I should petition them to get more of her films. So what happens in this movie?

Angélique Delange (Carré) cannot relate to people. This is a problem because she is the top chocolatier in her class taught by M. Mercier (Claude Aufaure), and he wants her to be the chocolatier in his business. However, she is too shy to take credit for her award-winning chocolate. Thus to protect her identity, a story is made up that Mercier chocolate is made by unknown hermit. Unfortunately M. Mercier dies and she must apply for a job.  Angélique is terrified of interviewing so she joins a group therapy session called Romantics Anonymous where the group shares their flaws in relating to people.

Angélique interviews for a position in a candy business owned by Jean-René Van Den Hugde (Benoît Poelvoorde)--a man who is terrified of women.  To get over this fear Jean-Rene works with his therapist (Stéphan Wojtowicz). Angélique's interview goes well and she is hired on the spot - as a sales rep and not a chocolatier! 

You can predict what is going to happen after this. While Romantics Anonymous is predictable, it is a fun, entertaining film. I highly recommend seeing this movie.