To tell you the truth, this movie made me feel ashamed of myself. At some point, I’m kind of rooted for one character who is suppose to be a hero, but only one problem is she obviously a lunatic. At some other point, I’m also rooted for a person who is a bad guy, but he’s so sympathy (plus pedophile & maybe a killer).
The word “Hard Candy” comes from Internet slang for an under-aged girl. Jeff (Patrick Wilson) is shy, well-mannered 32-years old photographer who, beside of his regular job, spends times in internet chat room looking for under-aged girls. This time, the other side of him is 14-years old girl Hayley (Ellen Page) who seems to be naive (and looking confused). After a couple of weeks, they decided to encounter each other. Soon after that Heyley comes up with the idea of going to Jeff’s house (which he agreed).
The story is progressing (and remain entirely in Jeff’s house) once she turned herself from innocent looking girl into a girl with a mission (very disturbing one). She drugs him, ties him up, and do something which all men like us are wishing that it will never happened to ourselves (trust me, it’s made me realize how valuable of what I have )
There are only five people in this movie (if my memory is correct). But only two people remain more than 2 minutes of its running times. So it’s simply like a movie about two people talking with each other. Amazingly it’s not boring as hell as you would imagine. Mainly, because of the people who take these roles are so marvelous. Patrick Wilson gives solid performance (just as good as his astonishing performance in “Angel in America”). His character, Jeff, although have done something bad, but he shows us another side of character that we can think and evaluate that he’s not “entirely” bad guy.
Even though Patrick Wilson was already give a very impressive performance, guess what, his co-star is even better. Ellen Page acts her heart out in this role. She can look so naïve in one scene and turned into psychopath in other scenes. One thing that I really admired her is how she masterly handles with her character. I was afraid while I’m watching it that she will exploit her character (which it will be nasty like Jack Nicholson in “the Shining”). But happily that it’s not happen in here. Although she did those horrible things, but you can look in her eyes and face that she’s petrified and confused. Mark my words, she will be a star.
For music video director David Slade in his first feature, this is daring territory. The material is compelling - it will split people into two very different opinions on film. For me, I think he did a brilliant job for create such a controversial movie. The cinematographer, Jo Willems create such an uncomfortable (but yet impressive) angel through out the entire film (which contained mostly with close-up).
I cannot deny that it is a good film. It’s disturbing, hard to digest and the edge on your seat kind of movie. It’s also a moral movie with very important modern issue to tell to us. But let me tell you something before I finish this review, I probably won’t revisit this movie anytime soon.
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โดย: BloodyMonday On Da Move IP: 211.139.145.21 วันที่: 12 ธันวาคม 2549 เวลา:19:23:42 น.
Hi, hello, ni hao!
how r u jaaaa long time no see ner, i'll vote you after this comment but for what category d la? ie ie.
anyway, one question for this movie...
"She drugs him, ties him up, and do something which all men like us are wishing that it will never happened to ourselves" --> what is it? i'm really curious what men like you wish not to happen with yrself.
Hey you have to see it for urself. Then u will know how painful (in a good way) to sit trough this le. It concerned with the most important part of men which are about going to ... in the movie (ouch!).
And Patrick Wilson also gave credible performance in this scene duey.
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โดย: BloodyMonday On Da Move IP: 211.139.145.21 วันที่: 13 ธันวาคม 2549 เวลา:15:31:38 น.
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โดย: BloodyMonday On Da Move IP: 211.139.145.21 วันที่: 17 ธันวาคม 2549 เวลา:20:30:10 น.
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You could have brain tumor by watching this contaminated turd. Nothing in Gentlemen Broncos pays off, it’s incoherent mess, and chock-full of incredibly annoying characters. You will not only loath this movie, but it also makes you want to punch someone who responsible for this abomination in the face.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Imagine if Akira got Live-Action treatment by... say Alfonso Cuarón, you know how awesome it might be? That’s what happened to "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Wes Anderson's auteur perfectly captured the quirkiness and blissful tone of the material. Its stop-motion technique might be a little crude and... somewhat unsophisticated, but that's the charm of it. You’ll feel like pop-up book unveiled before your eyes. This is an exceptional animation of the year.
Up in the Air is a blockbuster movie for people who think blockbuster movies are dumb, as it chock full of brilliantly written dialogue, and acting showcase for three talented actors (especially star-making turn by Anna Kendrick). But in the end, there's little to love, not so much story to chew on (plus disappointing third act), and no real connection to the meaning of human interaction as it intended to be.
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Cliché-ridden plot about a bunch of annoying characters get together in one idiotic circumstance, "I Love You, Beth Cooper" is shameless exploitation & biggest insult to 80s teen flicks. It's like memorizing magic trick from internet, hoping to perform like David Copperfield. Neither sense of wonder nor magic flare happens here. Only good thing is, it makes me wanna cleanse my soul with genuine 80s teen movie night marathon.
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Everybody's Fine (2009)
Meh. The movie serious lack of originality & characters development. Only Robert De Niro comes out fine in this schmaltzy, "Lifetime" movie-of-the-week plot.
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Paper Heart (2009)
Twee delight... That's only two words I can think of right now.
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Adam (2009)
A perfect companion to Mary & Max (one of the best animation of 2009), Adam is star-crossed love story (pun intended) between Adam, Asperger's Syndrome bearer, and Beth, free spirit woman. The picture wouldn’t be this intimate without stunning performance by Hugh Dancy. On the other hand, the lack of depth on why Beth would love someone like Adam, preventing me from wholeheartedly embraces her choice in the end (which is nice & perfect but requires a leap of faith). Otherwise, this is touching romantic film, which putting its feet firmly on the ground, making the world full of hope and seems nicer place to live.
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The Invention of Lying (2009)
Expected to be like “Click” or “Yes Man”, where high-concept plot turned into endless gags, with moral lesson (forcefully) shoving down your throat. But "The Invention of Lying" is thinking man’s film. The whole concept is not seeing how first lying man exploits the ability. But it's about him finding the way not to lie, in order to find genuine happiness. Great stuff.
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Give ‘Em Hell Malone (2009)
This is one damn frustrating experience. It’s like watching an infant trying to stand up and walk. They would take a few steps then fall their asses. In fact, kiddie film like “Bugsy Malone” has done better job paying a tribute to film noir than this borefest.
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Zombieland (2009)
ถ้าอังกฤษมีหนังซอมบี้ฮาแตกอย่าง Shaun of the Dead แล้ว ทำไมอเมริกาจะมีบ้างไม่ได้... Zombieland คือการผสมผสานระหว่างบรรดาหนังซอมบี้เก่าๆ เข้ากับทัศนคติของคนสร้างที่อาจดูหนังแนวนี้มากเกินความจำเป็น จนสามารถสร้างหนังซอมบี้ที่เข้าใจสิ่งที่ตัวเองเป็น และเล่นสนุกไปกับกฏพื้นฐานของซอมบี้ได้อย่างเต็มที่ ทั้งนี้ทั้งนั้นต้องยกความดีให้สี่นักแสดงนำ โดยเฉพาะ วู้ดดี้ ฮาเรลสัน (เขาเกิดมาเพื่อบทนี้) ที่ช่วยกันสร้างมนต์เสน่ห์ ให้กับการเดินทางในโลกไร้มนุษย์ได้อย่างเต็มที่
หนังมีไอเดียกิ๊บเก๋ ทำออกมาได้สนุกสนานสไตล์ซิตคอมอังกฤษ โดยเฉพาะการนำกฏเหล็กต่างๆจากหนังที่เกี่ยวกับการท่องเวลา (ดูเหมือนว่า Back to the Future จะเป็นแรงบรรดาลใจหลัก) มาปู้ยี้ปู้ยำอย่างเมามัน ถึงแม้ว่าตลอดเวลาการรับชมจะให้ความรู้สึก เหมือนตัวเองกำลังดูซีรี่ย์ทางโทรทัศน์ แต่มันก็คือตอนที่ฮาที่สุดของซีซั่น แถมเอฟเฟ็คที่ใช้ก็มีคุณภาพจนคาดไม่ถึง
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Looking for Eric (2009)
มีความรู้สึกว่าหนังเรื่องนี้มองโลกในแง่ดีเกินบรรยากาศโดยรวม จริงอยู่ว่าทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างที่ลงเอยด้วยดีในตอนสุดท้ายนั้น สามารถสร้างความสุขและรอยยิ้มให้กับคนดู แต่จากสถานการณ์ในเรื่องและบริบทที่เกิดขึ้นก่อนหน้านี้ มันยากที่จะทำใจเชื่อในสิ่งที่เห็น โดยเฉพาะพล็อตรองเกี่ยวกับปืน ซึ่งถ้าถูกตัดออกไปและหนังยังดำเนินเรื่องอย่างที่เป็นอยู่ Looking for Eric ก็น่าจะเป็นหนังฟีลกู้ดที่อบอุ่นที่สุดเรื่องหนึ่งของปีเลยทีเดียว
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