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Candy Mountain (1987)

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Critic Reviews: 4
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 0

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After promising a rock star he would find a particular guitar-maker to procure his valuable products, a musician takes a road trip in search of the legend. On his way, he meets various people who have--at one time or another-- been involved with the elusive guru. After he finally meets the man, he realizes that there is much more to one's art than financial reward. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

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All Critics (8) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (0)

In a way, this shaggy-dog hipster road film is Frank's ultimate work -- evoking the end of the road and even the end of Endsville-but he has persevered.

November 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
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Ambling along like a wry, laid-back "Heart of Darkness," this likable and touching film makes good use of Frank's remarkable photographic eye and Wurlitzer's witty, acerbic, and quasi-mystical handling of myth that has served him well in his novels.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
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Watching Candy Mountain, we're lulled into a mood of uncertain but pleasurable anticipation.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
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You get sweeter on Candy with every passing mile.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
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Enjoyably weird quintessential road movie.

December 20, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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This road movie in the spirit of the Beats follows Julius (O'Connor), a struggling musician and James Dean wannabe, who sets out on a mission to track down legendary guitar maker Elmore Silk.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Candy Mountain

Road movie. Fun film to watch. Pretty good acting considering the use of rock stars. Good message and story. Soundtrack was also quite good. Wish there were more films like this one.

May 11, 2005
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