Candy [Region 4]

I absolutely love this movie! I've seen most of the movies the late Heath Ledger made and "Candy" is one of my favorites. The movie takes place in Australia and is about a heroin-addicted couple, Dan and Candy, who are in love. Their addiction not only creates much drama and pain for themselves but for those who love them as well. The movie is dark in much the same way as the 1987 film "Barfly" with Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway is but lighter. In the end there is redemption. Abbie Cornish plays Candy and Geoffrey Rush plays Casper, an older man who is their friend, benefactor, and dope peddler. Despite the brokenness of the three characters -- Dan, Candy, and Casper -- they sincerely love each other. Unfortunately, they love heroin more and will do anything from prostitution to theft in order to obtain it. The three actors are Australian. I haven't seen Heath Ledger act in a film wherein he can speak in his native Australian accent. It's lovely to hear. However, I wish the movie was subtitled or captioned in English for the hearing impaired because for an American like me it was difficult at times to follow the Australian dialogue. The acting is superb, especially from the three. Heath Ledger in particular portrays a weak, vulnerable yet loving character I'd never before seen him perform, with the possible exception of "Monster's Ball". If you're a Heath Ledger fan as I am, I think this is a movie you'll want to add to your collection.

I bought this movie used, as it is hard to locate and very expensive. Even the used DVD was expensive, however I was extremely happy with the used condition, as it was well cared for. I had never seen this movie before, however as a Clinician/Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I spend time researching materials that will be not only provide information, but will have an impact. Most clients are "forced" into treatment because of Probation, Parole or Child Protective Services. Many are angry and their defense systems are strong. This movie is an attention getter. I have used Requiem For A Dream, which is extremely intense. Candy, with excellent performances by the late Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish and Geoffrey Rush (great in his role as the "heroine dealer"), has dark scenes. There is one scene that was difficult to watch, however you will not forget it ! This movie does not produce "good" feelings. It is a dark, sad "in your face", downward spiral ride on the destructive path of Addiction.

This isn't pretty but it's beautiful. It's two people who have a deep connection and truly love each other. You can feel it. The problem is they enable each other in dangerous ways. It looks like one is stronger but by the end of the movie you doubt that. You've got a a great screenplay that rings true from start to finish. There is no point in this movie that feels contrived or false. The characters are believable and sympathetic. It's a good story with a message that proceeds in a logical, almost inevitable way. The acting is world-class. Ledger is great, Cornish is magnificent and Rush is perfect. Overall it's soulful, well-paced and sad but it's not totally tragic. Unforgettable.

Was good

This movie is a tragic love story that is worth watching!...with amazing actors and performances and a very sad story. It tells the story of love and addiction between two people. This movie shows their life together and their attempts at quitting the drugs. You watch them along their struggle and want to help them out of their problems and get them to drug-free happiness again. I'm glad I bought this movie. I seen it before I bought it, and after watching it, I knew I wanted to buy it. I didn't know how well I would like it at first, but I do like it. But, if you're going to watch it, prepare yourself for some sadness. This movie also includes one of my favorite actors in it...HEATH LEDGER!! In my opinion, all his movies are great! I do recommend this movie...and all of Heath Ledger's movies as well. May he rest in peace!

Not as good as the book it is based upon. Does not have the detail. If you read the book also this makes far more sense.Story about two people who fall in love with one another and are using heroin too. The woman has also got mental health issues however, and trouble ensues. If you are into heroin stories, or looking for more media with that subject and have enjoyed other films and books with that subject, this is another one like that. The movie just is not great, that is my issue.I expected more. I am not rating it based on morality issues nor glorification of drugs or any such thing because I am not against such lifestyles. This review is based solely upon the fact that I thought the movie itself was lacking and does not follow the books detail, and the ending is abrupt and does not sit well with me .Also having had some experience with such things makes me feel the story is a bit unrealistic in general. If you are into heroin culture you might enjoy this in spite of that, I enjoyed it alright. I just did not LOVE it the way I loved, say, drugstore cowboy.

This is one of Heath Ledger’s best performances as an actor. I am glad I found it here at a reasonable price. The dvd and case are in great condition.