Blood and Chocolate
Director: Katja von Garnier
Actors: Agnes Bruckner, Hugh Dancy, Olivier Martinez
PlotIn modern-day Bucharest, a young werewolf named Vivian lives a dual life, torn between her wolf pack's traditions and the human world she resides in. Living under the guidance of her aunt Astrid, who is stringent about the pack's ancient laws, Vivian struggles to fit into the expectations placed on her. Her family pressures her to marry Gabriel, the pack's leader, believing that it will restore balance and order to their lineage. Meanwhile, she grapples with the haunting memories of her family's tragic past and finds solace in her work at a chocolate shop, where she can momentarily forget her burdens.
Vivian's carefully balanced world begins to unravel when she meets Aiden, an American graphic novelist researching local legends for his new book. Drawn to his charisma and fresh perspective on life, Vivian starts to fall for Aiden despite knowing the potential dangers of becoming close to a human. As their relationship deepens, tensions rise within the pack. Vivian faces increasing pressure to choose between her love for Aiden and her loyalty to her family. The line between passion and duty becomes blurred, leading her to question her identity and the meaning of true freedom.
Writers: Ehren Kruger, Christopher Landon, Annette Curtis Klause
Release Date: 26 Jan 2007
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Romania
Language: English, Romanian
Home Video Reviews
Blood & Chocolate on Blu-ray offers a visually rich but narratively weak film with passable effects, decent production values, and a solid but unremarkable transfer and soundtrack.
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