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Hard Candy

  • 20052005
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
162K
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Elliot Page in Hard Candy (2005)
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Hayley's a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff's a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff's place. Jeff thinks... Read allHayley's a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff's a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff's place. Jeff thinks it's his lucky night. He's in for a surprise.Hayley's a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff's a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff's place. Jeff thinks it's his lucky night. He's in for a surprise.

IMDb RATING
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162K
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    • David Slade
    • Brian Nelson
  • Stars
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Elliot Page
    • Sandra Oh
    • David Slade
    • Brian Nelson
  • Stars
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Elliot Page
    • Sandra Oh
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    • 58Metascore
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    Elliot Page and Patrick Wilson in Hard Candy (2005)
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    Patrick Wilson in Hard Candy (2005)
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    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Jeff Kohlver
    Elliot Page
    Elliot Page
    • Hayley Stark
    • (as Ellen Page)
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Judy Tokuda
    Odessa Rae
    Odessa Rae
    • Janelle Rogers
    • (as Jennifer Holmes)
    G.J. Echternkamp
    G.J. Echternkamp
    • Nighthawks Clerk
    • (as Gilbert John)
    Cori Bright
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      • David Slade
      • Brian Nelson
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    • Trivia
      Due to the controversial nature of the film, the budget was kept under a million dollars so the studio wouldn't ask to change anything.
    • Goofs
      Jeff's facial hair is noticeably thicker in the opening coffee shop scene than it is later in the day.
    • Quotes

      Jeff Kohlver: Look. I'm not the monster you think I am. But, okay, I crossed a line. Just call the cops. I'll turn myself in.

      Hayley Stark: [as if narrating a headline] Cute Pedophile Pleads Guilty.

      [speaking as a defense attorney]

      Hayley Stark: "Aww, it's not his fault. He's sick. He has an addiction."

      Jeff Kohlver: I'll do jail. Isn't, isn't that what should happen?

      Hayley Stark: Yeah. You might. You might get jail time. I dunno: therapy, drugs, group discussions, notifying people when you move into a new house. How bad is that, really?

      Jeff Kohlver: It'll ruin my career, ruin my life.

      Hayley Stark: Well, didn't Roman Polanski just win an Oscar?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Wild/The Sisters/Kinky Boots/The Notorious Betty Page/Hard Candy (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Freak
      Written and Produced by Mark Bell
      Performed by LFO
      Published by Warp Music
      Courtesy of Warp Records
      Used by Permission of EMI Virgin Music, Inc.

    User reviews782

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    8/10
    Never underestimate Music video /commercial filmmakers.
    This sure is some thriller.Darn those MTV filmmakers,when they really use their heads they show some of their true visual talents.Like the debut made by Mark Romanek in One Hour Photo, David Slade really excels as a director who keeps things extremely intense and gripping with a touch of shocking elements and pure disturbance due to its story.

    A film about a pedophile who invites a 14 year old girl into his house only to lead a disturbing game of cat and mouse with shocking consequences and shocking twists.

    Along with the superb debut and impressive writing ,it is actually the young Ellen Page who carries the film.You won't find her not mentioned in any review to this film.Hers is a performance worth mentioning,because she takes a huge shift towards her character. Wilson,on the other hand does an adequate job.

    A surprisingly effective thriller and of course disturbing in the most shocking sense of way.This is sure one psychological thriller you ought to check out.
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    • Apr 13, 2006

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    FAQ4

    • Why is the film titled "Hard Candy?"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Arclight Cinemas - 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lions Gate Films
      • Vulcan Productions
      • Launchpad Productions
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    • 1 hour 44 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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