


Candy
A high school girl encounters a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations while searching for the meaning of life.
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Plot Summary
A naive and sexually curious young woman named Candy travels through a series of bizarre and often exploitative encounters with various men. From a poet and a Mexican revolutionary to a retired colonel and a paraplegic count, Candy's journey is a surreal and darkly comedic exploration of innocence lost and the search for genuine connection in a world that often preys on vulnerability.
Critical Reception
Candy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its attempts at satirical humor and sexual exploration to be crude, unfocused, and exploitative. While some acknowledged its ambitious cast, the film was largely panned for its disjointed narrative and offensive content, failing to resonate with either critics or audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- The film is a disjointed and often offensive attempt at satire that relies on shock value rather than genuine wit.
- Despite an impressive cast, the movie suffers from a weak script and a lack of direction, resulting in a tiresome viewing experience.
- Many critics found the portrayal of the female lead to be exploitative and the overall tone to be distasteful.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Candy is scarce, but the film is generally regarded as a significant misstep for its talented cast and an example of the more exploitative side of late 1960s cinema.
Fun Fact
The film featured an all-star cast that included Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, and James Coburn, who all reportedly took significantly reduced salaries or even worked for free for the opportunity to collaborate or simply to be a part of such a unique project.
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