DISQUS

Nik · 3 years ago

I'm confused, it sounded like a thouroughly positive review, but you gave it a c. I can't wait to see this movie... that remains untainted.

Neil · 3 years ago

Jarvis grades tougher than your average critic.

We just chalk it up to his painfully high standards... His C is everyone else's B. That's just my take, though. I think it is good to have high standards.

Jarvis · 3 years ago

I was wondering if that was going to cause problems. I'll add this little bit of clarification then:

Hard Candy was . . . interesting. The plot was unique and not one of Hollywood's regurgitated stories that we've seen 300 times. The entire movie reminded me of Hitchcock and that's very, very good. Additionally, Patrick Wilson played a good Jeff and Ellen Page played a fantastic Hayley. Kudos to a super creepy character portrayed by such a young actor.

However...

That was it. That was all the movie had going for it. The story was interesting only because of the young girl's part. Aside from that, it really could have been any other movie. The movie wasn't good so much as novel. Novelty may be a reason to see a movie, but novelty alone can't make that movie 'good'.

Hope that helps. I'll make an effort to be a little clearer next time.

Tara Tainton · 3 years ago

Thanks for the explanation. I was lost on the grade as well. And I know you have higher-than-average standards (mostly for the chicks you date, ha!), but wouldn't then grade tougher than the average critic. Your grades reflect a comprehensive view of the total package...thanks for clarifying points of that package that weren't evident in your initial review.

Justine · 3 years ago

I just realized something and had to share it... I've NEVER been a fan of movie reviews. I'd avoid them, never read them, they bored me to death. Never found them to offer more than what you could read from the DVD cover itself or find online in an instant by a biased party. And everyone always seems to have the same opinion about every movie. Until Jarvis's reviews appeared, that is. I find there's something new, some uncovered fact or point, that his reviews disclose that I might not ever read or learn anywhere else. I didn't know a movie review could actually be interesting. I'll definitely be coming back for more.

Jarvis Mishler · 3 years ago

Justine, uh . . . thanks I guess. I think it's a little to early in my movie reviewing career to pick up a stalker, but I know you're not the type. Besides, musicians are way more fun to stalk than movie fanatics.

Seriously though, I do appreciate it. I try to put a little more into the reviews than "Thrilling!" or "Edgy!" or whatever other keyword seems to be hip these days. I also try to keep in mind the intention of each film. Not every film intends to scare you, make you cry, make you laugh, or give you deep thoughts to ponder. Some films are merely trying to entertain you for a few hours.

We'd do well to remember that.

Neil · 3 years ago

"I try to put a little more into the reviews than “Thrilling!” or “Edgy!” or whatever other keyword seems to be hip these days."

Uh oh... I use those words...

Joelene · 3 years ago

Justine: I'm with you on that one. Keep it up Jarvis. Looking forward to seeing this movie.

Justine · 3 years ago

You know, I've never considered stalking; but now, I might have to take it up just for experience's sake...

sara · 1 year ago

i watched hard candy yesterday and i'm absolutely obsessed i want so many questions answered and i know there are no answers to them it drives me crazy but i think thats the reason i like it i also really enjoy the fact that no matter what you say about this movie wheather you loved it or hated it, it still ate at your brain so much you had to write something about it just to get it out of your system that to me is pure brilliance

alan ford · 6 months ago

the thing that I don`t understund,is he pedophile or no???
and is he guilty or no??
someone to help me?
thanks