Simply Millennial

      “Candy” is not for the sweet-toothed.

Last night I indulged in quite a few my own personal addictions. I enjoyed a strawberry frozen yogurt(complete wtih oreo and graham cracker toppings), poured myself a tall glass of wine, and then excitedly sat down to watch my favorite love of all – a late-night movie. This time around I watched “Candy” (2006).

I love Heath Ledger. I really do. There’s something about the dirty, long hair, drug addict chic that unexplainably attracts me to him. In this film, he is captivated by an uncorrupted artist gal named Candy. The film starts at the climax of their relationship, which solely seems based on heroin-induced love fests. (Might I say that Abbie Cornish has really nice boobs). The story predictably unfolds into a hellish escapade that is facilitated by an Organic Chemistry professor(a functioning heroin addict) played by the phenomenal Geoffrey Rush.

There are some parallels to  “Requiem for a Dream,” but without the really grim and disgusting visual effects and with more focus on the emotional consequences of drug abuse. There are even moments of quality dark humor, although the overall tone is slow and heartbreaking.

 I never thought I’d see a sad movie come out of Australia, but this one is a wonderful effort.

I give it 3.5 out of 5 popcorn tubs!