Although the effectiveness of such an exploitative thriller such as Hard Candy can only be really measured by one's personal experience with a topic as controversial as pedophilia, the cinematic abilities at show make it a worthy viewing and a fascinating interrogation of a troubling subject.

A superfluously gritty crime drama that is raised above the average lot by Carnahan's imagery and prowess, however marred down the script may be.

A strange minimalistic film concerning the subject of true loneliness, with an odd ability to be both haunting and warm simultaneously. Although often standing on the naval of precariousness, the film offers subtle insights into the lives of its characters and its world.