Paper Man

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Poe M Apr 29, 2018 This movie was about finding independence and growing up also self love friendship and the struggle of creatives making something real, I appreciated how they didn't cheapen the movie with romance and grounded it without losing it's quirky charm. I went into it expecting very little but had very real realisations about my own friendships and romances and what was more important. I cannot praise this movie enough and whilst it won't be hitting many best of lists the performances are some of my favourites from all the actors and I have no problem giving it 5/5 I don't know what everyone else was watching but I really appreciate this movie and what it was trying to say. Perhaps its execution let it down but it aims like crystal fairy and super and it will stick with me for a long time easily my favourite emma stone movie perhaps Jeff Daniels too See more

Apr 20, 2018 This movie really touched my heart. I would watch this again! Beautiful story.

Theodore M Dec 11, 2017 The story of Paper Man is one about growing up and coping with the responsibility of being an adult, no matter your age. A cold, Fall-ridden community in Long Island is borrowed to lend itself as a melancholic backdrop that induces all manner of hometown nostalgia. You feel like you can relate to the characters even if you can't because they remind you of people you knew or things you had to overcome in your own life. Written and directed by a couple of the funny folk who tried to help resuscitate the Power Rangers in 2017 (Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney), it's clear by a stark contrast in every aspect that Paper Man is an independent film. For one, there's no giant Megazord (unfortunately) and instead we get acoustic music, washed out lighting, a dramatic my-life-is-more-depressing-than-yours story-- wait, I knew I liked that reboot a little too much.. Regardless, they're all present in this film as well, just with a clearer, low-budget appeal. Don't get me wrong, I love me some indie tropes and they all play to the strengths of a movie like this. Struggling novelist Richard Dunn, played by Jeff Daniels, can't seem to find the right place in his wife (Lisa Kudrow)'s life. She spends her days as a busy surgeon, while he fails to produce for his second book. They decide that maybe being near where his subject (the North American Heath Hen) once thrived, he might find better inspiration, prompting his move to a small coastal town. He promises he can get work done now and once she heads back to the city, leaving him to his solitude, Richard finds he can't cope with mundane life and begins to rely on his imaginary, superhero friend Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds), for support and advice. Against his (wife's) own better judgment. Enter Abby, played by pre-Zombieland Emma Stone, one of the local kids with a traumatic past and a not-really-great-either present. Her story revolves around her guilt and how she feels like everything that's happened to her is her fault. Making her our, you guessed it: angsty-teenager-who-doesn't-care-what-anyone-thinks-or-what-happens-to-her character. The two eventually cross paths and spawn an awkward friendship, one that allows them to get things off their chest they wouldn't otherwise be able to alone. As the audience, we get to see that despite their difference in age, they have a lot they can relate and learn from one another. I'm aware that others could see this movie as slow paced, non eventful, and boring; what with its quiet town, moody themes and dialogue-driven story ..and I would have to agree. But as I mentioned earlier, those are the film's strong points. Everything should be moot and slow, I think the scenery is intended to be ignored because it's supposed to feel like you've already been there personally. It allows the pacing to rely on character development and not flashy eye-catches and effects. Character development that Daniels and Stone pull off unexpectedly well. Having seen Daniels in a variety of genres, I still find this stumbling procrastinator one of his most believable, while Stone brings a vulnerability that's convincing and realistic. Their friendship feels real and if either of them were replaced, I don't think it would continue to be one of my favorite movies. If you go into Paper Man expecting a feel-good movie with a happy ending, you're probably in the wrong place. It knows it's limitations and what it can do well, and leaves an open ending like a friend moving away. You don't know where they'll go or what they'll experience, but you're hopeful they'll get their new beginnings. And maybe, just maybe if they come back they'll tell you all about it. I can't recommend this to everybody because I know how uninteresting it sounds. But for a story about accepting yourself and your shortcomings (and for a movie with so many big names that only brought in $15,000), it's heavily underappreciated and at least worth a scrub through. See more

Kylo S Nov 30, 2017 Fairly cliche indie film. The quirky, damaged characters seem kind of obvious and not much happens in the plot, other than a message about what it takes to grow up or move on. Still, it's entertaining and you should dig it enough if you like the cast. See more

Leia G Aug 7, 2017 non event movie nothing really happens

Poe G Jul 13, 2017 I really enjoyed this movie from start to finish. I thought the characters were great and all well acted. I LOVED Ryan Reynolds "Captain Excellent" character. Jeff Daniels so relatable to a person like myself so maybe that's why. Emma Stone does a great job as usual. Oh and Kieran Caulkin deserves more roles. "Is this a trial separation?" See more

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