Tastes Like Candy
Tastes Like Candy

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Tastes Like Candy

1987
Movie
Adult · 18+
82 min
English

Sweet, delicious, desirable, and ready to melt in your mouth... It's Candy Evans... And what Candy wants... Candy gets. Every luscious curve, every inch of smooth satin skin, every hint of sensuality is explored as Tastes Like Candy holds nothing back. Finally, the screen is hers. And you are invited to the sexual event of the decade... As Candy Evans is totally revealed before your very eyes. Superstuds give her their all and she responds with raw uninhibited lust. Beautiful Babes go at it like they have never tasted Candy before... Take a trip to the outer limits of sensuality. From the pages of Hustler and other top men's magazines, Candy comes to life. Just one look will drive you crazy with desire.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Reginald R. RobertsonGenres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman working in a struggling confectionery shop dreams of culinary success while navigating a complicated romance with her boss's son. As she experiments with new flavors, she discovers that life, like candy, can be surprisingly sweet and bittersweet. The film explores themes of ambition, love, and the search for one's true calling.

Critical Reception

Tastes Like Candy was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising its charming premise and lead performances but finding the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences, however, generally responded positively to its lighthearted tone and romantic elements, making it a modest success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sweet performances and whimsical atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • Appreciated for its feel-good romantic comedy elements.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the film's lightheartedness and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it a pleasant and heartwarming watch. Some felt the story was a bit too simple but appreciated the optimistic conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Song at the Independent Spirit Awards (for 'Sugar Rush').

Fun Fact

The elaborate candy sculptures featured in the film were all made from real, edible ingredients, with the set designers spending weeks perfecting the confectionery creations.

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