At first I kind of looked down my nose that this version of the true life case of Candy Montgomery brought to the screen, because I felt that it was a poor imitation of the Hulu series called Candy. I didn't like how different Elizabeth Olsen looked to the actual Candy Montgomery compared to Jessica Biel and how the Hulu series felt very much more authentic. But now that some time has passed, I have come back to this series to finish it, and I'm beginning to love it on its own merits.
This series has a wonderful opening sequence, a great theme song, fabulous direction, beautiful visuals, and yes Elizabeth Olsen looks nothing like candy montgomery, but that's okay. Because she is eye candy, and when I'm watching something, I want a little eye candy! This whole series is eye candy.
The Hulu series is a darker take, therefore more realistic. This series is lighter and has more of a wholesome, if that's possible, tone to it. Elizabeth Olsen plays candy in a more lovable way. I loved Jessica Biel as candy, but I think the reason I didn't appreciate this one as much before is because of the fact that I was still thinking about the other one - I was too distracted by it to appreciate this.
My advice to anyone who wants to watch this show is to space out the viewing of the Hulu series versus this one, if you plan to see both of them. Because if you don't space them out you are probably going to like the one you see first the best, and then you might not appreciate the second one. They're both good, just in different ways.
Rest in peace Betty Gore. And Candy, I'm sorry things escalated to that point.
This series has a wonderful opening sequence, a great theme song, fabulous direction, beautiful visuals, and yes Elizabeth Olsen looks nothing like candy montgomery, but that's okay. Because she is eye candy, and when I'm watching something, I want a little eye candy! This whole series is eye candy.
The Hulu series is a darker take, therefore more realistic. This series is lighter and has more of a wholesome, if that's possible, tone to it. Elizabeth Olsen plays candy in a more lovable way. I loved Jessica Biel as candy, but I think the reason I didn't appreciate this one as much before is because of the fact that I was still thinking about the other one - I was too distracted by it to appreciate this.
My advice to anyone who wants to watch this show is to space out the viewing of the Hulu series versus this one, if you plan to see both of them. Because if you don't space them out you are probably going to like the one you see first the best, and then you might not appreciate the second one. They're both good, just in different ways.
Rest in peace Betty Gore. And Candy, I'm sorry things escalated to that point.