Hard Candy, the 2006 crime thriller from director David Slade, is a hidden little gem which I'm surprised more people haven't heard of. It's not a masterpiece of suspense thriller, but it is a valiant effort in creating a disturbing and engrossing crime film which kept me hooked from start to finish.
Predominantly featuring the acting talents of Ellen Page and Patrick Rogers, Hardy Candy is an intense film commenting on society's interaction with relationships, internet and more in a tightly wound topical thriller which makes the viewer question their own morality as they judge the main characters. It kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish as the claustrophobic setting, partnered by a tight, concise script by Brian Nelson, makes this film a true hidden gem from the independent film scene. Ellen Page is truly standout in this film with the script and lack of supporting characters (apart from Wilson) really allowing her to come into her element, allowing her to carry the film to new heights and engross the view in a way that will make the film stay with the viewer well after viewing it.
Is it amazing? No. But this little crime thriller is truly an engrossing, entertaining (if not disturbing) topical thriller which I have enjoyed time and time again, and will continue to enjoy into the future.
My score: 7.5/10
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