A pair of young people who once lived in America connect with each other while in Bucharest, Romania (played by Agnes Bruckner and Hugh Dancy). One of them is a werewolf—someone capable of transforming into a wolf—and hesitant about pursuing a romance with a human. Simultaneously, the city’s alpha werewolf wants this younger woman for himself and dispatches his son to eliminate her suitor (Bryan Dick). Olivier Martinez portrays the pack leader. "Blood and Chocolate," released in 2007, is an adaptation of Annette Curtis Klause's 1997 novel and appeared nearly two years before “Twilight” (2008), which was inspired by a 2005 book. Because of this, it shouldn’t be considered just another "Twilight" imitation. The film’s strengths lie in its beautiful Bucharest settings, the stylish direction, excellent soundtrack, and a solid cast. It draws inspiration from films like “An American Werewolf in Paris” (1981), “The Howling” (1981), “Wolfen” (1981), “Wolves” (2014) and “Twilight” (2008); the last two were released afterward, but I’m including them for context. However, "Blood and Chocolate" feels hurried from the beginning, as if it's attempting to pack too much into the opening 15 minutes and appeal to viewers with attention deficit disorder. It does eventually settle into a more enjoyable pace, though it could have benefited from additional time. The movie’s runtime is just under two hours; an extra 20 to 22 minutes would have made a significant difference. As it stands, the film seems unsure of itself and unwilling to linger. Regarding differences from the source material, the filmmakers simplified the storyline—as is typical—and modernized it. The book conveyed a message about self-acceptance, while the movie’s takeaway is that you shouldn't let others dictate who you are or what you do; pursue your desires and don’t allow yourself to be restricted by circumstances or other people’s opinions. GRADE: B/B- (6.5/10)

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