Paper Moon
by Peter Bogdanovich
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Actor: John Hillerman, Madeline Kahn, P.J. Johnson, Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'NealDirector: Peter Bogdanovich
Brand: O'NEAL,RYAN
Cinematographer: László Kovács
Producer: Peter Bogdanovich
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Frank Marshall
Producer: William Friedkin
Writer: Alvin Sargent
Writer: Joe David Brown
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-12
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
Movie Reviews of Paper Moon
Movie Review: The definition of a complete package...
Summary: 5 Stars
Truly one of my favorite films of all time, `Paper Moon' deserves a spot in the catalogues of time as one of the best films ever made concerning the important relationship that buds between a father and daughter. I am moved to feel so many differing emotions when watching this delightful film. I laugh, I cry; I am moved in so many ways when reflecting on the beautiful development taking place on screen, and that is a true testament to remarkable filmmaking.
Yes, `Paper Moon' is a complete package if I ever saw one!
The film tells of orphan Addie Loggins. At her mother's funeral she meets Moses Pray, a man who very well may be her father, even if he won't consider the possibility. After a little nudging he agrees to drive Addie to live with her Aunt, beings that she has no kin living close by. Moses is a con man, and soon he finds out that this little girl is better at conning than he is, and so they form a team so-to-speak. Along the way they pick up dancer Trixie Delight and her side-kick Imogene, a decision that does not sit well with Addie.
`Paper Moon' is above all else a story about the need to connect to our family especially family as close as parents and children. Addie has this hole inside, a hole that can only be filled with the love of a father, and so when she becomes determined in her mind that this man is indeed her father she works like a dog to find that connection, even if it means becoming a con-artist. The rapport between this real life father and daughter team (Ryan and Tatum O'Neal) is beyond words really. They have such undeniable chemistry and they make each scene a delight to watch. This is most definitely a career highlight for both actors, and the roles they will be remembered for forever. Watching the progression of character on screen is such a joy, seeing them work from resentment and reluctance to admiration and respect to eventual love and embracement.
This is not your typical family, but there is no denying they are a family.
Both Madeline Kahn and P.J. Johnson also turn in wonderful supporting turns, complete with not only comedic timing but a pure sense of humanity that makes them so remarkably touching. Kahn is a superb actress who relates very well with O'Neal here (both O'Neal's, but most effectively Tatum), which makes for some very moving and memorable scenes.
`Paper Moon' is a technical marvel as well, shot in pristine sepia (black and white with a red filter), a decision that adds an almost earthy tone to the film (thank you Orson Welles). Director Peter Bogdanovich should be commended for drawing out such a phenomenal performance from Tatum, a feat I hear was quite difficult for the director. What he gets from her, and his entire cast really, is nothing short of remarkable. Not only is `Paper Moon' an actors showcase and a delicate character study, but it has all the necessary elements (comedy, drama, action, suspense) to constitute it one of the most complete films I've ever had the pleasure of watching.
Couple that with ample amounts of heart and you have a film I wouldn't hesitate to call `perfect'.
Summary of Paper Moon
Adapted from the novel "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, PAPER MOON is set in the Midwest during the Great Depression, and follows the story of Moses Pray (Ryan O?Neal), a happy-go-lucky con artist who travels through the Midwest on a mission to swindle money out of innocent widows. While attending a friend?s funeral, Pray is called upon by two elderly ladies to deliver the daughter of the deceased, Addie (Tatum O?Neal), to her aunt in Missouri. Soon learning that the 9-year-old is almost as mischievous and manipulative as he is, Pray and Addie develop a father and daughter routine that increases their credibility as well as their income. Now, the devious duo set out on a series of misadventures involving crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows and a Carney dancer named Miss Trixie Delight (Kahn) who adds a little spice to their routine.Similar DVD Movies
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