Fresh
Ropey bit-part actors - this cheerful exploitation of The Full Monty formula still entertains.
Anna Smith, Time Out
I Want Candy
They're making a movie... And it's gone pear-shaped!
2007 · 1h 27m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Stephen Surjik
Overview
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
Director and cast
- Stephen Surjik Director
- Tom Riley as Joe
- Tom Burke as Baggy
- Carmen Electra as Candy
- Eddie Marsan as Doug Perry
- Michelle Ryan as Lila Owens
- Mackenzie Crook as Dulberg
- Felicity Montagu as Val, Joe's Mum
- Philip Jackson as Stephen, Joe's Dad
- Jimmy Carr as Video Store Guy
- John Standing as Michael de Vere
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