Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 11
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 2
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Release Date: Nov 18, 1988 Wide
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The independently produced Chocolate War marked actor Keith Gordon's directorial debut. Adapted from the popular novel by Robert Cormier (I Am the Cheese), it functions as a political allegory set in a curricular context, in the same vein as Rene Daalder's Massacre at Central High (1976). In War, Ilan Mitchell-Smith plays Jerry, a new enrollee at the exclusive Catholic prep school St. Trinity. He attempts to fit in by joining the football team, but immediately runs head-first into Brother Leon
Nov 18, 1988 Wide
Apr 17, 2007
MCEG Virgin Entertainment
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Fans of the book may enjoy this dark story.
The story is a classic about grace under pressure and resisting conformity, and it's a noble first effort from a director who has never sold out.
Slant Magazine's student governing body has elected to peer pressure you into selecting The Chocolate War.
The Chocolate War is reminiscent of another kind of movie that one wishes could be jump-started again: Angry Young Man films.
Seriously underrated and annoyingly overlooked. Gordon delivers a great film in his very first try.
The acting is superb.
I loved this surreal teenage drama, it's deep, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith is really cool in it.
September 6, 2010Super Reviewer
I'm glad I decided to watch this movie. It was very entertaining.
September 1, 2009Super Reviewer
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