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Hard Candy (2005)

Hard Candy (2005)
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A teenage girl agrees to meet a thirtysomething fashion photographer in person after becoming acquainted with him in an online chat room, and the resulting encounter finds the line between predator and prey slipping slowly out of focus in director David Slade's provocative and topical thriller. Hayley (Ellen Page) is a 14-year-old teen whose emotional maturity seems to betray her tender age. Jeff (Patrick Wilson) is a potential child predator whose intentions toward his young chat buddy seem less than honorable. After meeting in a coffeehouse and getting to know each other briefly in person, Jeff invites Haley back to his place, and it's not long before Jeff's underage guest is pouring drinks and posing provocatively for an impromptu photo shoot. As the evening's questionable activities take a decidedly sordid slant and the raptorial Jeff appears poised to strike, a sudden turn of events finds that his apparent victim has had a plan of her own from the very beginning. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick WilsonEllen Page, (more)
Director(s):
David Slade
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Hard Candy

A teenage girl agrees to meet a thirtysomething fashion photographer in person after becoming acquainted with him in an online chat room, and the resulting encounter finds the line between predator and prey slipping slowly out of focus in director David Slade's provocative and topical thriller. Hayley (Ellen Page) is a 14-year-old teen whose emotional maturity seems to betray her tender age. Jeff (Patrick Wilson) is a potential child predator whose intentions toward his young chat buddy seem less than honorable. After meeting in a coffeehouse and getting to know each other briefly in person, Jeff invites Haley back to his place, and it's not long before Jeff's underage guest is pouring drinks and posing provocatively for an impromptu photo shoot. As the evening's questionable activities take a decidedly sordid slant and the raptorial Jeff appears poised to strike, a sudden turn of events finds that his apparent victim has had a plan of her own from the very beginning. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

Complete Cast of Hard Candy


Director(s):
David Slade
Writer(s):
Brian Nelson
Producer(s):
Michael CaldwellCarla PagiDavid W. Higgins
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Hard Candy Awards:
  • 2006 - Austin Film Critics - Best Actress
  • 2006 - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Overlooked Film of the Year
  • 2006 - Women Film Critics Circle - Best Equality of the Sexes
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Kathryn L.

    Ellen Page is a genius actor! This is the first movie I saw her in and she was riveting. This move was very disturbing, but you have to watch it to the end.

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    Greg D.

    Dark, edgy and original. Definitely will make you squirm. And I think that's the point. Make sure you're in the right mood for it!

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    Sloan H.

    This is one of those movies with very few people on the cast. But the story carries it. 90% of the movie is between 2 people. I don't want to give it away of course. But it makes a 90 degree turn about 1/4 way through the movie. And it was really cool. And at the end.....when all is revealed...it "makes sense". You have to watch it. Aka, you'll miss stuff if you try to read email or facebook while watching it.

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