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I Want Candy

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 27m
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5.4/10
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Carmen Electra in I Want Candy (2007)
Two film students with no experience nor money want to make a film. They can only get financing for a porn film with porn star Candy.
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Two film students with no experience nor money want to make a film. They can only get financing for a porn film with porn star Candy.Two film students with no experience nor money want to make a film. They can only get financing for a porn film with porn star Candy.Two film students with no experience nor money want to make a film. They can only get financing for a porn film with porn star Candy.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
7.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stephen Surjik
  • Writers
    • Peter Hewitt
    • Phil Hughes
    • Jamie Minoprio
  • Stars
    • Tom Riley
    • Tom Burke
    • Carmen Electra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Surjik
  • Writers
    • Peter Hewitt
    • Phil Hughes
    • Jamie Minoprio
  • Stars
    • Tom Riley
    • Tom Burke
    • Carmen Electra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Michelle Ryan and Tom Riley in I Want Candy (2007)
    Carmen Electra, Tom Burke, and Tom Riley in I Want Candy (2007)
    Carmen Electra, Michelle Ryan, and Tom Riley in I Want Candy (2007)
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    Carmen Electra in I Want Candy (2007)
    Rasmus Hardiker, Colin Michael Carmichael, and Carl Prekopp in I Want Candy (2007)
    Eddie Marsan, Michelle Ryan, and Tom Riley in I Want Candy (2007)
    Tom Burke, Michelle Ryan, and Tom Riley in I Want Candy (2007)
    Philip Jackson and Felicity Montagu in I Want Candy (2007)
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    Tom Riley
    Tom Riley
    • Joe Clarkeas Joe Clarke
    Tom Burke
    Tom Burke
    • John 'Baggy' Bagleyas John 'Baggy' Bagley
    Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra
    • Candy Fivewaysas Candy Fiveways
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Doug Perryas Doug Perry
    Michelle Ryan
    Michelle Ryan
    • Lila Owensas Lila Owens
    Mackenzie Crook
    Mackenzie Crook
    • Dulbergas Dulberg
    Felicity Montagu
    Felicity Montagu
    • Val, Joe's Mumas Val, Joe's Mum
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • Stephen, Joe's Dadas Stephen, Joe's Dad
    Jimmy Carr
    Jimmy Carr
    • Video Store Guyas Video Store Guy
    John Standing
    John Standing
    • Michael de Vereas Michael de Vere
    Carl Prekopp
    • Vladas Vlad
    Rasmus Hardiker
    Rasmus Hardiker
    • Christias Christi
    Colin Michael Carmichael
    Colin Michael Carmichael
    • Gabias Gabi
    Stephanie Blacker
    Stephanie Blacker
    • Tiffany Thomasas Tiffany Thomas
    Giles Alderson
    Giles Alderson
    • Carlas Carl
    • (as Giles Anderson)
    Sid Mitchell
    • Robbyas Robby
    Martin Savage
    Martin Savage
    • Priestas Priest
    Nick Nevern
    Nick Nevern
    • Angry Mourneras Angry Mourner
    • Director
      • Stephen Surjik
    • Writers
      • Peter Hewitt
      • Phil Hughes
      • Jamie Minoprio
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    Storyline

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    Joe Clarke (Tom Riley) and John "Baggy" Bagley (Tom Burke) are two misfit English film school students whose first movie goes awry. Desperate to finance their flick, they turn to a porn producer who agrees to give them the money needed in exchange for the guys to cast a semi-retired adult movie star named Candy Fiveways (Carmen Electra). Candy agrees to the deal, but Joe and Baggy's efforts to make their own movie morphs into a raunchy show for which they use Joe's suburban parents house as their set. —matt-282
    • sexy
    • film school
    • voyeurism
    • voyeur
    • peeping tom
    • 39 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This year's juiciest comedy
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual content and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "I Want Candy" is also the title of a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965, and covered by Melanie C for this movie.
    • Quotes

      Dad: ...the entertainment industry is an impossible road, full of obstacles... now we admire your ambition Joe, ambition is everything... you've got to follow your dream... that way when you fail, you can always say, well at least you tried...

    • Crazy credits
      During the first part of the credits, there are some clips of people auditioning for the movie.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Dame Edna Treatment: Episode #1.2 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      I Want Candy
      Written by Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein (as Gerry Goldstein),

      Richard Gottehrer

      Performed by Melanie C (as Melanie C)

    User reviews26

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Yes, I Want Candy!
    I Want Candy wasn't a movie I was extremely looking forward to. In fact despite a relatively funny trailer I was actually dreading it at times. You see teenager comedy isn't exactly what I'm into, I find the whole American Pie scene very overrated despite only being 16 myself. Just could never get into the whole idea of sex comedies unless they were really inventive and witty. A shame that very few of these sex comedies have an ounce of originality between them. However it is a pleasant surprise to say that I Want Candy is actually a damn funny and well made movie. Sure its lacking in terms of originality, and I suppose I could complain that the ending wraps things up just a little bit too neatly, but the movie is consistently entertaining. Contains some pretty damn good performances and doesn't scrimp on the laughs either. Its a comedy that has enough dramatic weight to go alongside its great sense of humour. The other surprising fact is that despite it being a 15 (R in USA) the movie doesn't actually contain any nudity or that much swearing. Maybe people might see this as a negative, however it still works and it proves that the comedy doesn't need to rely on these things. Of course its got some rude bits to keep people entertained and keep with the porno theme of the movie, but it never relies on them like a lot of sex comedies have done in the past.

    The actual movie isn't perfect. There are flaws. For example the beginning is pretty dull, until they actually start casting the movie does actually struggle to get any momentum. Sure there is fun to be had in those scenes and the humour there is pretty nice and subtle. But its just not what you'd expect from this sort of movie and it could end up actually boring quite a few people. Matters aren't helped by Jimmy Carr who is possibly the most overrated comedian going at the moment. His scenes are funny a times, but the actual actor himself I found more irritating than anything else. However after you get over the mild set back of the beginning and if you ignore the well wrapped up finale the bits in between are just a blast and can get some great laughs.

    The performances themselves are generally brilliant. I never though I would be able to praise Carmen Elektra, however she really did surprise me. She manages to deliver a half decent performance here, surprising as all she has to do is really be the eye candy and say a few lines. But her performance is nowhere near as excruciatingly bad as she has been in previous movie, Epic Movie just one of those awful movies. The two leads, Tom Riley and Tom Burke are really likable as Joe and Baggy. Joe might come across as irritating at some moments and Baggy perhaps whines a bit too much in the middle section, but in general they're pretty believable characters and they do some great performances. Michelle Ryan of Eastenders fame does a surprisingly good job as the love interest, at least she'll come out of Eastenders alive and might actually be seen in quite a few movies after this performance. Credit also has to go to Mackenzie Crook in a hilarious performance that reminded me so much of one of my own teachers.

    Now then I have to talk about the actual humour of the movie. Now despite a pretty subtle and dull at times beginning the humour really gets going when the porno theme kicks in. We've got an explosive ejaculation sequence that had me crying with laughter, a disturbingly funny bit with a pear, and a bit to make you gaga involving pubes and some butter. But the movie is more than your average sex jokes, its got some genuinely funny lines in there as well and moments that can make you laugh. Its a movie that is full of traditional British humour but has some sex jokes thrown in as well for your own pleasure.

    Overall I Want Candy is a great surprise and a British comedy that is one to remember. It won't be to everyones tastes of course, but for the most part its a great laugh featuring some surprisingly decent performances.
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    • simonparker1990
    • Mar 25, 2007

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2007 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Em Muốn Ăn Kẹo
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklands College, Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Thema Production
      • Ealing Studios
      • Grovesnor Park Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,415,513
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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