Review of Paper Moon (2013) by Richard D — 29 Nov 2015

Charming Americana, I only wish the ending wasn't so cliché. Tatum is absolutely great and brings a raw honesty to the entire film, without her it would have failed.

This review of Paper Moon (2013) was written by Richard D on 29 Nov 2015.

Paper Moon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 13 May 2015

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By Ken S (1,985) on 31 Dec 2015

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 25 May 2014

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By Mana N (5) on 28 Jul 2013

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By Hugo G (498) on 26 May 2014

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By Ian Mantgani (20) for The Skinny (809) on 02 Jun 2015

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By José M (1,677) on 14 Jul 2013

Adorable Tatum O'Neal, en esta entretenida pelicula de Peter Bogdanovich, nominada a varios premios el aÃ±o de su estreno…

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By Andy S (1,590) on 20 Dec 2017

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By Candy S (31) on 22 Feb 2015

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