Candy
Candy

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Candy

2019
Movie
21 min
English

The short film for the eponymous EP.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users62%
Director: Steven SoderberghGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Candy is a drama film that follows the life of a seemingly ordinary woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous and illicit world. As her life unravels, she finds herself making increasingly desperate choices, leading to a confrontation with the consequences of her actions. The film explores themes of addiction, morality, and the dark side of human nature.

Critical Reception

Critically, Candy received a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers often highlighted the performances of its lead actors, particularly Richard Gere, and the film's tense atmosphere. However, some critics found the narrative pacing uneven or the subject matter overly bleak. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the gritty realism and others finding it disturbing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, especially Richard Gere.

  • Noted for its gritty and unsettling portrayal of addiction and desperation.

  • Some found the pacing slow and the subject matter too dark.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the film's serious tone and the compelling performances. Many viewers found the story to be intense and thought-provoking, though some expressed that it was too bleak or depressing for their taste.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Candy,' refers to the protagonist's slang term for drugs.

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