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- Robert Harris
Talk about a "star turn."
The 2005 appearance of Ellen Page, as if out of nowhere, put fear into the souls of prospective pedophiles, and her name on producers' short lists. Juno sealed the deal for the talented young actress. Patrick Wilson plays her unwitting friend.
One of the more recent, and best, of a crop of "turning the tables" films, Hard Candy is essentially a wonderful two-person drama. For those who haven't seen it, it's worthy of the time investment. Just best to not screen with kids in the room.
From a visual and audio point of view, the film comes off well on Blu-ray. Possibly a bit too sharp in some areas, the film escapes having a fully digital look, even though it went through the DI process after having been shot on 35mm 3-perf.
This is a thriller that captures your attention, and is not easily forgotten
Recommended.
RAH
The 2005 appearance of Ellen Page, as if out of nowhere, put fear into the souls of prospective pedophiles, and her name on producers' short lists. Juno sealed the deal for the talented young actress. Patrick Wilson plays her unwitting friend.
One of the more recent, and best, of a crop of "turning the tables" films, Hard Candy is essentially a wonderful two-person drama. For those who haven't seen it, it's worthy of the time investment. Just best to not screen with kids in the room.
From a visual and audio point of view, the film comes off well on Blu-ray. Possibly a bit too sharp in some areas, the film escapes having a fully digital look, even though it went through the DI process after having been shot on 35mm 3-perf.
This is a thriller that captures your attention, and is not easily forgotten
Recommended.
RAH