Review of "The Chocolate War", adapted from Robert Cormier's novel of the same name, discusses Jerry's problems and how he overcomes them.
Date Submitted: 03/30/2004 00:09:31
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Film & TV
Length: 4 pages (999 words)
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Film & TV
Length: 4 pages (999 words)
THE CHOCOLATE WAR FILM REVIEW The film The Chocolate War, adapted from Robert Cormier's novel of the same name; apart from the ending, is an appealing drama focusing on young Jerry Renault (Ilan Mitchell-Smith), a freshman at the ironically religious Catholic boys' school, Trinity High. The film is directed by Keith Gordon and he presents Trinity as a microcosm, which is the main setting of the film. Set in America in the 1980s, The Chocolate …
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…fighters look small and powerless compared to ferocity of the crowd.
The Chocolate War is a great feel good movie (only after a dramatic change) but I actually liked the book's ending better. The book is less typical, as there is no Hollywood-like 'bad guy always loses, good guy wins' mentality. Overall the movie is a great drama about a young boy who stands up in what he believes in to break away from conformity.
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