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• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  CAST: Ellen Page, Natasha Wightman, Eric Thal, Jim Sturges, August Diehl, Beatrice Brown, Jefferson Guzman, Armin Dillenberger, Marilyn Burns, Fabian, Joaquim Horta DIRECTED BY: Alison Murray SUMMARY: While hitchhiking in Europe, disaffected teen Sherry (Ellen Page) falls in… More
  CAST: Ellen Page, Natasha Wightman, Eric Thal, Jim Sturges, August Diehl, Beatrice Brown, Jefferson Guzman, Armin Dillenberger, Marilyn Burns, Fabian, Joaquim Horta DIRECTED BY: Alison Murray SUMMARY: While hitchhiking in Europe, disaffected teen Sherry (Ellen Page) falls in with an underground cult-like group of former prostitutes and drug addicts. Their charismatic leader (Eric Thal) wants to change the world, but Sherry soon realizes that change comes at a steep price. MY THOUGHTS: " I think the most appealing thing about this movie is that its based on true events from the directors real life. Ellen Page plays Sherry, who finds herself attracted to a group of misfits who travel under the name of SPARK. At first sight they seem like a group of street kids who are out to help one another stay off drugs and not sale themselves for money. But further on in the movie you will think differently of their heroin Harry. These kids who start off in just this group turns quickly into a somewhat cult. It's not a great movie, but its a very interesting one, especially knowing these events took place. So give it a chance.. You may find it as interesting as I did if nothing else. Not Ellen's best work, but she was great in it like everything else she does."

• Nicki M

  
  Bit of a strange one. Not entirely sure I liked it that much, but interesting idea. Most of the characters are pretty unlikeable, and the whole thing is quite ugly to look at. Even Ellen Page looks freaky. But it apparently is semi-autobiographical which gives it a bit more… More
  Bit of a strange one. Not entirely sure I liked it that much, but interesting idea. Most of the characters are pretty unlikeable, and the whole thing is quite ugly to look at. Even Ellen Page looks freaky. But it apparently is semi-autobiographical which gives it a bit more credibility. Definitely not on the list to rewatch in a hurry, but worth a look.

• Gordon A

  
  Early Ellen Page effort which proves a good vehicle for her but works less well as a whole. The aims of the collective she joins are muddled and it takes the cast a long time to realize the leader is preying on their vulnerabilities. Certainly captures the anarchist vibe.

• E.J. B

  
  What starts off as a very intriguing and realistic movie about street kids is destroyed by a bunch of Lord of the Flies wannabe nonsense and a ridiculous conclusion.

• Mark A

  
  Okay. Ellen Page is, as if there was any doubt, a major talent. Here she plays a lost child, Sherry, who falls under the spell of Harry, a charismatic leader of a group that advertises itself as a safe haven for disaffected youth. After a journey that was sobered by a tragic accident,… More
  Okay. Ellen Page is, as if there was any doubt, a major talent. Here she plays a lost child, Sherry, who falls under the spell of Harry, a charismatic leader of a group that advertises itself as a safe haven for disaffected youth. After a journey that was sobered by a tragic accident, Sherry arrives at the group's compund and finds that all is not as it appears. By turns wanting to fit in, and then turning defiant, Ms Page nails a child whose mother has abdicated her authority over her daughter, and who is looking for a place to belong. Sherry's search for acceptance is further complicated when her mother shows up at the compound and winds up joining the group as well. Sherry believes herself singled out for "special" attention by Harry and then is punished for breaking the rules. It takes another confrontation and a subsequent tragedy to propel Sherry out of the confines of the cult and back on the road, but this time with another lost soul. This viewer hopes that Sherry will be alright, but nothing is assured. Even with a buzz cut, Ms Page lights up the screen. Bravo!

• John B

  
  Early Ellen Page but not one that you would want to remember her for. A cult movie that doesn't work.

• Adam M

  
  Drama about a young girl who becomes involved with a travelling group who claim they can help change lives for the better.Of course the young girl, Sherry, is tempted and immediately joins the group- SPARK-and hopes for a better life,making new friends,moving from place to place and… More
  Drama about a young girl who becomes involved with a travelling group who claim they can help change lives for the better.Of course the young girl, Sherry, is tempted and immediately joins the group- SPARK-and hopes for a better life,making new friends,moving from place to place and maybe eventually finding her place in the world.It's later she realises that certain members of the group are just manipulative control freaks just living off the land and not much else, but by this time it could be to late for Sherry to escape. Ellen Page is brilliant as Sherry, an unsure young girl just trying to find herself, taken in by the promise of a great new life and future.Its no wonder the producers of Hard Candy wanted her in their film after this performance but fair play to the other actors,they were great to.A pretty original, gritty and compelling drama.

• Sunil J

  
  I wouldn't call this a movie at all.

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