Romantics Anonymous is a tender, affecting tale of two shy souls who develop feelings for the other person but don't know what to do about it. The man, Jean-Pierre (Poelvoorde), owns a failing chocolate factory. He hires the woman, Angélique (Carré), to sell his wares to vendors, unaware that she is a legendary chocolate-maker. Angélique attends the titular anonymous meetings, and she is buoyed and encouraged by her peers to follow her heart. Jean-Pierre sees a psychiatrist, who continually challenges him to take control over his fears. And so it begins.
The script is not the most imaginative piece of literature, being both predictable and saccharine at the same time, but it serves the story well. The directing is nothing new, but it suffices. The movie is exceedingly cute, almost to a fault. The acting is where the film finds its heart. We hurt for these characters, we agonize for their faults and blunders, we ache for their fears and insecurities. We want them to be happy, to find happiness in each other, but it is so hard to be optimistic given who they are, knowing that their whole life experiences have led them to act and trust as they do now. But the movie is superb, keeping it light and humorous when necessary, and holding onto sadness and pain for those certain moments. Romantics Anonymous is a standout film that comes highly recommended by me.
IMDb link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1565958/