Review of The Paperboy (2012) by Arseniy V — 11 Jun 2017

It could have been a decent movie if the camera didn't keep getting in the way.

This review of The Paperboy (2012) was written by Arseniy V on 11 Jun 2017.

The Paperboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Timothy S (725) on 10 Jun 2014

Problematic, at best. The camera work is agonizing, everyone is a single shot, after the establishing shop... The editing is frenetic…

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By Janene B (2) on 20 Dec 2017

Absolutely horrible movie. I can't believe that Kidman, McConaughey, and Cusack would lower themselves to this level…

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By Semirachan (2) on 16 Aug 2015

Reading the reviews of this film I can see the point of view of why it might be trashy and camp, though I would say this is a great exaggeration…

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By Beingryanjude (584) on 31 Aug 2014

It's dark and steamy, but all too profound to ignore. Nicole Kidman gives one of the best performances of the year…

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By Cathlene B (30) on 27 Oct 2014

Every time you see Matthews naked ass, it deserves a star...and Nicole looked just like my mom when she was young <3…

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By L K (17) on 05 Jul 2014

It creates an atmosphere, it has many memorable moments…

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By Ryan Gilbey (367) for New Statesman (382) on 09 Nov 2016

Daniels turns out to be the ideal director for a film about the tendency of desire to turn sane minds to guacamole…

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By Chris N (682) on 06 Jun 2018

I couldn't stop watching. It got so crazy I had to pause it and take a breath and ask myself should I continue! Well I couldn't stay away…

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By Andrey B (847) on 02 May 2015

Not the most disgusting movie ever made, but it sure will divide the audience and leave some with sour in their mouths…

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By Janelle C (82) on 22 Apr 2015

I love this movie! dynamic, brave performances- john cusack is totally transformed into the violent, backwoods convict…

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