I Want Candy (film)


I Want Candy is a 2007 British sex comedy film directed by Stephen Surjik.

Plot

A group of film students at Leatherhead University in search of funding for their feature film The Love Storm end up having to rewrite and make it into a pornographic film. This leads the boys head first into a world of erotica that they did not even know existed and into the life of actress Candy Fiveways.

Cast

Background

It was shot on a low budget in west London, but was picked up by Buena Vista International for wide national release.
"I Want Candy" is also the title of a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965, and covered by Melanie C for the film.

Locations

Scenes in the fictional Leatherhead University were filmed on the campus of Brooklands College in Weybridge, Surrey.

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 56% based on reviews from 9 critics.
Channel 4, gave it a positive review. Empire Magazine called it "A warm-hearted, smutty comedy that, if predictable, has a likeable cast and plenty of zip.".
Time Out wrote: "despite the usual failings of a cash-strapped British film – unconvincing subplots, continuity errors, ropey bit-part actors – this cheerful exploitation of ‘The Full Monty’ formula still entertains."

Box office

The film entered the UK top 10 at number seven, and moved to No.11 the following week.

Home media

I Want Candy was released as a DVD on 20 August 2007. It was rated 15. The special feature it included on the DVD were deleted scenes, bloopers, and 'The Making Of...'. It also included scenes which were from the official website like "Joe and Baggy's 10 tips to making a film" and "What's your porn star name?."