Horst in Translation ([email protected]) "The Candy Shop" is an American half-hour live action film from 6 years ago that is mostly about the problem of child traficking in the Atlanta area. This is pretty worrying topic as it shows that even in big rich countries there are still problems like these. The director is Brandon McCormick and the writer is Charlie Wetzel. Cast also includes a couple known names, especially Doug Jones. Unfortunately, the script loses itself completely at times in the candy shop metaphor and the connection towards the subject feels lost. The written information at the end of the film cannot make up for this lack of focus. I agree that it is an important subject, but the way it was executed here it does not raise half the awareness that it should, which is probably also why his little movie is not too well-known. The acting, which is good, sure is not the reason. It must be the weak script. I do not recommend "The Candy Shop".

Jonathan Pate Alone the trailer for The Candy Shop left me sitting with my mouth open and shivers down my spine. A very touchy subject and a very brave and aware director with the name of Brandon McCormick just bursting to expose to a wide audience what is going on in HIS doorstep - I hoped it would pay off.Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Legion) takes the role of the Candy Shop owner and makes the character so deliciously believably evil. Something is telling you STOP! But you just can't not enter the shop with him.Only when the inquisitive Jimmy, played by Mattie Liptak, who watches the day to day goings on from his vantage point across the street gets involved does help seem to be at hand. Adults don't have time to get involved - it's not their business anyway.A dark ending, yes, but so true to life.This film needs the highest exposure, a masterpiece

Craig Snedeker This film, The Candy Shop, is without a doubt a 10/10 film. It talks about child exploitation without diving into disturbing details. The story is touching, and impacting. The film has a brilliant cinematic look to it. The CG is top-notch and the acting was equally good. This film has no flaws. It has the look of a Hollywood film. It's great to see people raising awareness to slavery. It needs to be done, and these good people have done an incredible job. This film deserves a LOT more attention. Slavery is happening under our very noses and we don't even see it; films like this help raise awareness. God bless the filmmakers!

Readalfa Whitestone Motion Pictures does it again, creating a 30 minute film packed with as much emotion and power as a feature-length film. The Candy Shop is an allegorical tale about child sex trafficking, and director Brandon McCormick handles the difficult subject matter with grace. The film is not preachy or overbearing, but rather makes its point candidly and simply.Doug Jones is incredibly creepy as the shop owner, especially in the film's climax scene. Mattie Liptak does well as Jimmy, the protagonist. His friend Nancy is played by Abigail Monet, who does an incredible job portraying a street urchin.The film is bolstered by Nick Kirk's score, and the beautiful darkness of the cinematography lends itself to presenting the subject matter somberly.