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Candy (2006) -- A poet (Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destructi
Candy (2006) -- A poet (Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destructi
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Writers:
Luke Davies (novel) and
Neil Armfield (writer)
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Release Date:
25 May 2006 (Australia) more
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More is never enough. more
Plot:
A poet falls in love with an art student who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair. full summary | full synopsis
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4 wins & 16 nominations more
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A touching story more (68 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Abbie Cornish ... Candy

Heath Ledger ... Dan

Geoffrey Rush ... Casper
Tom Budge ... Schumann
Roberto Meza-Mont ... Jorge (as Roberto Meza Mont)

Tony Martin ... Jim Wyatt
Noni Hazlehurst ... Elaine Wyatt
Holly Austin ... Sunglasses Shop Assistant
Craig Moraghan ... Washing Machine Dealer
John Lee ... Hock Shop Man
Noel Herriman ... Celebrant
Tim McKenzie ... Uncle Rod
Tara Morice ... Aunt Katherine
Maddi Newling ... Janey
Patricia Lemon ... Wedding Guest
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive depiction of drug addiction, disturbing images, language, sexual content and nudity.
Runtime:
Australia:116 min | UK:108 min | USA:108 min | Hong Kong:108 min | UK:108 min (uncut)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Continuity: Just before Candy throws the ashtray at Dan, an open pack of matches on the table top disappears and reappears between shots. more
Quotes:
Dan: We had a lot going for us. We'd found the secret glue that held all things together. In a perfect place, where the noise did not intrude, our world was so very complete. more
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Features Zerkalo (1975) more
Soundtrack:
Song to the Siren more

FAQ

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Can you explain what Candy meant when she said "I've been clenching my fists all my life"?
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52 out of 57 people found the following comment useful.
A touching story, 30 May 2006
8/10
Author: Philby-3 from Sydney, Australia

Despite a couple of good reviews, I approached this film with foreboding. Movies about junkies in love, taken from searing autobiographical first novels are usually not what I would call entertaining, though there have been worthy earlier Australian efforts such as "Winter of Our Dreams" (with Judy Davis and Bryan Brown) and "Monkey Grip" (which starred Noni Hazelhurst and Colin Friels). As "Trainspotting" showed it is possible to be light –hearted about drugs and addiction but the storyline here is far from cheering and there is no Hollywood-style happy ending. However it did not turn out as gruesome as I feared it might.

This was partly because of two stunning performances by Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish as the not very happy couple, Dan and Candy. Somehow, Heath got it just right as the shambling, disorganized, would-be poet, who is nonetheless capable of pulling off an effective scam when required. Abbie gave us a beautiful, headstrong and dangerous Candy. Their scenes together are as intense and as convincing as you will get in the movies. They were both well supported by Tony Martin and Nonie Hazlehurst as Candy's parents and Geoffrey Rush as their supplier and friend Casper. Geoffrey Rush is a dangerous actor to use in a supporting role because of his ability to steal scenes, but he produces a wonderfully ambiguous character as a counterpoint to the intensity of the leads.

Caspar makes an interesting remark about drug usage: "When you're on it you don't want to stop, when you want to stop you can't." Artists have particular trouble since they see drugs as feeding creativity. Even so, some people break the habit. I hate to use the term "self–discipline" but that and the support of those close to you seem to be crucial factors. Being in love with another addict does not seem to be a great help, for obvious reasons. The Thought Police will be pleased that drug-taking is not glamourised and Dan and Candy's experiences are a mite painful, but the movie does not take a judgmental stance. If we had to have another movie about junkies in love, this is the one.

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