Paper Man apparently seemed to give off the impression that it was a comedy and a superhero film. Well as it turned out, it wasn't really either. This was more so an offbeat quirky drama with some touches of comedy but more so rather depressing and about the state of a middle aged man going through a midlife crisis.
Heard about this film years ago but never thought enough to give it a watch. Now after watching it, can see as to why.
Many of the top reviews are overwhelmingly positive and praising the film for finding it "charming, sweet and heartwarming". However, did not completely see as such, as thought it to be more creepy, offbeat, bizarre and disturbing- particularly the lead character of Jeff Daniels.
As in how his interactions with Emma Stone's character (her portraying a teenager). It came off as a creepy older man preying on a young teen. And her character seemed rather clueless as well- though in her defence she appeared to be strong and able to defend herself. And of course from the start we get a sense as a relationship brewing from Jeff Daniels and Emma Stone.
His character came across as if he had some sort of disability, overall he was just rather awkward and childish (particularly the interactions with his wife made it seem like she was always nagging him and telling him what to do). Something was off.
The film does get slightly better and becomes more engaging as we want to see the story unfold, even though it is relatively predictable.
Another negative, if you are viewing the film for Ryan Reynolds, he plays an imaginary superhero (where only interacts with Jeff Daniels) and doesn't have too much screen time. He pops up frequently from time to time in the beginning but doesn't exactly stay.
Found this rather disappointing considering Reynolds is on one of the posters' covers. Would say he was underused but it's understandable given this is Daniels project.
Overall Paper Man is underwhelming, slightly average, maybe a little more depending on what you want but severely not as great as a lot of these top reviews are claiming. Perhaps this is a film for a specific audience, and not everyone will enjoy.
Heard about this film years ago but never thought enough to give it a watch. Now after watching it, can see as to why.
Many of the top reviews are overwhelmingly positive and praising the film for finding it "charming, sweet and heartwarming". However, did not completely see as such, as thought it to be more creepy, offbeat, bizarre and disturbing- particularly the lead character of Jeff Daniels.
As in how his interactions with Emma Stone's character (her portraying a teenager). It came off as a creepy older man preying on a young teen. And her character seemed rather clueless as well- though in her defence she appeared to be strong and able to defend herself. And of course from the start we get a sense as a relationship brewing from Jeff Daniels and Emma Stone.
His character came across as if he had some sort of disability, overall he was just rather awkward and childish (particularly the interactions with his wife made it seem like she was always nagging him and telling him what to do). Something was off.
The film does get slightly better and becomes more engaging as we want to see the story unfold, even though it is relatively predictable.
Another negative, if you are viewing the film for Ryan Reynolds, he plays an imaginary superhero (where only interacts with Jeff Daniels) and doesn't have too much screen time. He pops up frequently from time to time in the beginning but doesn't exactly stay.
Found this rather disappointing considering Reynolds is on one of the posters' covers. Would say he was underused but it's understandable given this is Daniels project.
Overall Paper Man is underwhelming, slightly average, maybe a little more depending on what you want but severely not as great as a lot of these top reviews are claiming. Perhaps this is a film for a specific audience, and not everyone will enjoy.