Quick Movie Reviews
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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/04/2019
What a movie! If characters from "Mysterious Skin" were to act out "Funny Games" you would have "Hard Candy," a gripping thriller that doesn't care if it strikes a little controversy.
Rating of
3.5/4
Camper - wrote on 10/29/2013
That was one of the most messed up movies I've seen- it's up there with Excision.
Rating of
3/4
worleyjamers - wrote on 06/29/2013
A brilliant film. The film does leave one major question unanswered...who is Hayley?...but that does not stop this brave film from being unbelievably intense. Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson are absolutely terrific, and Sandra Oh is effective in her tiny role. A must-see film starring Ellen Page, pre-Juno.
Rating of
3.5/4
Alaine - wrote on 09/25/2012
Teenage girl asks to meet with a pedophile who's been trying to seduce her on the Internet. He weaves his web on the "unsuspecting" girl and they go to his house after the initial meeting. They have drinks together and he wakes up secured to a chair. The plot follows the interactions of the two people as he tries to wiggle out of whatever she has planned for him. The characters are shown as more complex than the usual knee-jerk shallow treatment given to stories of prey and predator. Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson take us down paths that twist unexpectedly. This is a thought-provoker rather than a good guy-bad guy experience. Not for everyone, of course, but I recommend it.
Rating of
1/4
Black - wrote on 12/02/2011
if you are a teenager (mentally) this is your fantasy on the screen, you are glorified and still you are able to be cruel, and of course your victim is stupid so you will look smart
Rating of
0.5/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 09/26/2011
The girl was annoying as hell & the movie was boring
Rating of
3/4
Jenna - wrote on 06/30/2011
Insane twisted film, but totally satisfying. Ellen Page, as always, is utterly extravagant as she lures and tortures a creepy pedophile (rightfully, of course). She proves she's ahead of her time, as she did the more recent "Inception". Her tactics are eerily grown up and skilled; flawless! Really puts the viewer on the edge of their seat. It is a little unfair though, as the pedophile never even stood a chance. :D
Rating of
3.5/4
Freddie - wrote on 12/20/2010
A creepy, disturbing, and very effective thriller. Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson worked very well together on-screen in this twisted tale of....revenge? justice? Ellen Page, seemingly innocent and soft-natured turns out to be a demented, teen vigilante of sorts who goes after child molesters and pedophiles. While the movie was very well done (so well done that at times it was actually uncomfortable to watch), Page had moments were she overplayed the "creepy" role. Wilson, from beginning to end was everything you expect a pedophile to be, from charming to deranged, tortured, and crazy. This was really good--I'll probably never watch this again, but it was really good.
Rating of
3/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 04/12/2010
I'm surprised Ellen Page did not garner an Oscar nomination for her performance in David Slade's "Hard Candy." Her deviousness is well-hidden by her seemingly innocent nature, causing her transformation to be so incredibly terrifying. Patrick Wilson also turned in a top notch performance as a possibly revolting man, though not necessarily revolting. A great thriller.
Rating of
3/4
goodfellamike - wrote on 10/29/2008
Disturbing, but effective character thriller with repulsive individuals that keep the audience guessing; some of the motivations are difficult to decipher, but it's gripping, uncomforting entertainment and Ellen Page is fantastic. Final Grade: B
