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Better Than Chocolate Review: Better Than Chocolate is the tale of two women in lust with each other in Vancouver. The story is both sweet and energetic in its attempts to showcase the not so simple lives of these lesbians. Maggie abandons college to work in a bookstore while Kim, a vivacious blond, has set her easel up very close to the bookstore. It isn't long before they are seriously in lust and consummating their relationship in Kim's van. What they don't expect is a visit from Maggie's mother and brother. This is where the movie gets confused. It can't decide if it wants to be a thoughtful examination of the coming out process or an erotic gaze at lesbian love. In the attempt to please everyone, Better Than Chocolate did little more than blandly entertain but critically confuse its audience. If taken as an erotic piece, Better Than Chocolate scores off the map with various sexy scenes. Director Ann Wheeler has no difficulty directing credible, passionate scenes. The character of Maggie's mother, Lila, is one worth watching and exploring. Wendy Crewson did a superb job shaping a character accepting and dealing with the transitions in life. This film really is the story of Lila and Judy, the transgender friend of Maggie. Wheeler would have been better off focusing on these two directly and ignoring the lust of Maggie and Kim. Conversely the director could have made a straight-up erotic film about the two lovers. Either one could have been a highly successful and interesting endeavor. Laura Abraham, All Movie Guide

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