Prada: Candy (2013) User Reviews

Brief showcases of beautiful visuals

[StevePulaski · 7/10 · 29 March 2014]

"Prada: Candy" is the second of two short films Wes Anderson made for Prada, the popular and lucrative fashion company. Much like the first short, uniquely titled "Castello Cavalcanti," this one barely gets off the ground before it ceases, using its three minutes wisely but unmemorably. It illustrates the relationship between two best friends (Peter Gadiot and Rodolphe Pauly) and a woman (Léa Seydoux) as they both try to vie for her love in several different ways, each of which concluding with a statement to buy Prada's new fragrance "Candy" in the way that feels like concluding a commercial. I'm not sure what to make of these little advertisements Anderson seems to have cranked out in his sleep other than brief showcases for very dazzling cinematography and sharp aesthetic. There's little else to marvel at, but I suppose seeing somebody like Wes Anderson active in some way is better than seeing him fade into complete obscurity.

Starring: Léa Seydoux, Peter Gadiot, and Rodolphe Pauly. Directed by: Wes Anderson.

Léa Seydoux and two men

[Horst_In_Translation · 6/10 · 9 September 2015]

"Candy" is a 3.5 minute short film from 2 years ago written and directed by Wes Anderson with his longtime collaborator Roman Coppola. I have to say I did not find the story really memorable or interesting. It is okay for 3 minutes, but that's it. Still the inclusion of Seydoux worked well and I would love to see her in a Wes Anderson full feature film with his unique style that is also clearly visible in here. The moment when the party starts and she is eating that delicious cake is something pretty special. That is also why the middle segment of the three is probably my favorite. All in all, a decent watch. Not a must-see by any means, but certainly superior to the one starring Schwartzman as a racecar driver. I recommend "Candy".