Candy [Blu-ray]

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.

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.

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.

Dear Heath Ledger,Thank you for blessing the world with your talent and good nature. You were gone too soon.'Candy' follows the story of a poet named Dan (Heath Ledger) whom falls in love with an art student named Candy (Abbie 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 is alternating states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.I think it's only fair to start with an aspect of this movie I didn't like. It's actually really closer to ambivalence than dislike, but I thought 'Candy''s character was missing some much needed character development in order to embrace the impression of her the director would like for us to. We are given bits and pieces regarding Candy's life before Dan but for a majority of the movie she appears as far deep in the drug use cycle as her intimate partner. This itself isn't necessarily a flaw on it's own, but if the audience is supposed to 'buy' this story that Dan is the "cause" of Candy's addiction than that backstory is absolutely needed to ease the audience in to the conclusion in a way that is seamless and feels natural.That said, the insidious nature of addiction and substance abuse is captured perfectly in this film. The cinematography and dialogue make the desperation and hopelessness this couple experience over time exceptionally palpable. There's no attempt to drag these characters in a way that denies dignity to their situation, and it endorses the reality of the seemingly normal life that people with addictive behaviors can experience on the outside looking in.The imagery of the merry-go-round that Dan and Candy are riding when this film begins and ends serves as a metaphorical representation of the cyclic and poignant nature of substance abuse.I would recommend!

One of Heath Ledger’s best movies👌🏻

Très bien

双子の姉妹が、姉妹のレベルを超え恋人のようでもあるが二人の距離感の微妙な差、三女の嫉妬と理解を観ていると赤らめたり、涙が流れたりと淡くて深い愛情に感動します。

Ha cumplido en todo! excelente,,, llegado a tiempo i en perfecto estado, si tengo que comprar mas seguro que lo volvere hacer

Super quality, price, and delivery