8/18/2013

Paper Man (2009)


Age Is Just a Number



Richard is a failed writer. He keeps in touch with his childhood imaginary friend, Captain Excellent, on a daily basis. To overcome his writer's block, his wife makes him move to Long Island for the winter. That's where he meets Abby, a misfit teenager, who soon becomes his first real friend. Paper Man is a sympathetic tale on coping with loss, relationship struggles, and making sense of unusual friendships. This movie is a cute take on ordinary issues. I find the Juno-ish artwork and soundtrack from the opening credits very appealing and the solitude core topic to be familiar. Anyone can relate to Richard and his inspiration loss whether they're writers or not. We've all experienced what it feels like to be judged by others. The friendship between two individuals from different generations portrayed here will speak to you if you've lived this kind of situation. The soothing Long Island quietness makes the plot a bit slow but the high weirdness dosage balances it. Paper Man lacks this little something I find in unforgettable movies but it still is a nice moment of entertainment with a special mention for Emma Stone's performance.

1 reason to watch: it speaks to your inner insecurity



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