Review of The Paperboy (1994) by Ben R — 23 Oct 2013
This is a decent little Canadian hidden gem killer kid movie, from the mid 90s direct to video boom. Johnny (The Paperboy) was creepy yet innocent in that boy next door way that catches you off guard, but his pouty face got old.
His constant creepy behavior, like inviting himself over Alexandra Paul's house constantly to obsess over her was very odd.Marc Marut played the creepy confused,spoiled,bratty,sympathetic young boy very well.
I just wish they did more with his character here.The acting is very hit an miss from Alexandra Paul and the little girl who plays her daughter. William Katt plays the only role he can play and that's William Katt.
The late great Frances Bay (Happy Gilmore's Grandmother) did a serviceable job as the grouchy old lady but got limited screen time.The opening murder scene started off with a bang and then it soon feel into the lifetime movie type pacing, where not much happens but talking.
The few murders here and there were very goreless for the most part. Although it gave them a little bit of realism, and not over the top balls to the wall crazy gore like the movie MIKEY.This falls somewhere in that bunch of those direct to video's 90s movies that has a great cover, that creeps you out but is lacking when the actual movie starts playing.
Its decent for a one time watch only I think.
This review of The Paperboy (1994) was written by Ben R on 23 Oct 2013.
The Paperboy has generally received mixed reviews.
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