Hard Candy

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Ron W Apr 26, 2019 Literally a waste of time, they made the main character into a, for a better lack of words, fucking pussy. And the ending was ridiculous, just beyond ridiculous. I wasted 2 hours of my time See more

Han R Mar 29, 2019 It gives you something to think about, why do adults go after young teens? This is a glimpse into a psychopath, but who is really the psychopath? See more

Mar 1, 2019 If I could rate this movie any lower.. I would! Ellen page made the "cringeworthy" title an understatement. On top of looking like a butch lesbian, she ruined what could have been an ok movie. Patrick Wilson... won the award for best cuck! Directors who make movies like this are the true pedophiles! See more

Harry W Feb 21, 2019 Hardy Candy is as good as it is unsettling. There is an art in movies to making you feel creeped out and director David Slade definitely pulls it off here. I donâ(TM)t really want to disclose too much of the plot in fear of giving it away for those that havenâ(TM)t seen it, but I will say that it starts with a teenager meeting a thirty-something year-old in a chat room and agreeing to meet him in person. I definitely wasnâ(TM)t expecting or ready for what happened next. Acting: 10 Ellen Page plays the role of the aforementioned teenager Hayley Stark. In a word: Fantastic. I can almost imagine a role of this nature being somewhat freeing and therapeutic. I love the angle that she took as Hayley, calm on the surface but a loose cannon ready to explode. The emotional range here is noticed and appreciated. Shout-out to Patrick Wilson playing the role of Jeff Kohlver the thirty-something. He, just like Page, excels in playing a multi-dimensional character that has that âotherâ? side. Seeing the two work on screen together is like magic. Beginning; 10 Characters: 9 The story centers around Hayley and Patrick but, in a way, one could argue that the movie is about four people: Their characters and the ones underneath the surface. The way they play off of each other is fascinating. You want to see more of them, know more about what got them to this point. Itâ(TM)s a cat-and-mouse game and you donâ(TM)t quite know whoâ(TM)s who. Cinematography/Visuals: 8 Colors and tones play a significant role in setting the mood of the movie. Again, itâ(TM)s that eery creepiness Slade manages to capture in every shot, even when things feel normal. Emotional moments are captured in a way that manage to magnify the way a viewer feels. Thatâ(TM)s where I feel the visuals succeed the most. On the downside, it got somewhat monotonous having the characters be in one location for the majority of the movie. Maybe breaking it up with flashbacks or something would have made the pill a little easier to swallow. Conflict: 4 Letâ(TM)s just say I was expecting a lot more to happen than what actually did. In other words, there was DEFINITELY room for more conflict here. Just slightly more subtle than I was hoping for. Genre: 5 This score would have been higher had there been just a bit more action and a fluctuation of location changes. While it checks most boxes for what makes a quality movie, I have seen better dramas that are worth the higher score. Memorability: 7 Pace: 10 Sometimes intensity can magnify a situation and thatâ(TM)s one of a number of things Hard Candy is great at. Because youâ(TM)re dealing with two characters that are loaded pistols, you donâ(TM)t really know whatâ(TM)s going to unfold from one scene to the next. Thatâ(TM)s ultimately what makes the movie so fun to watch. There is always something to pay attention to here. Plot: 10 Resolution: 10 Overall: 83 Hard Candy is a great example of why I created my scoring system in the first place. Some movies slip in some areas and they get called a bad movie as a result. When you look at all the moving parts separately, however, you potentially learn the opposite. Is it a perfect movie? Not at all. Is it a solid, fun movie to watch. Absolutely. See more

Leia R Jan 30, 2019 This movie was sick- highly disturbing, the things night mares are made of. How can people enjoy this kind of horror. Feel Good movie NOT. Don't let your children any where near this sick film. See more

Poe S Jan 8, 2019 Surprising at every turn. Keeps your attention all throughout.

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