Paper Man
Paper Man is an inspirational comedic drama about an unlikely friendship between Richard (Jeff Daniels), a failed middle-aged novelist who has never quite grown up and Abby (Emma Stone), a 17-year-old girl whose role in a family tragedy years earlier has stolen away her youth. Both are unsure, both are afraid to take firm steps forward, and both are looking for that special friend, that connection to help guide them into the future. Since his childhood, Richard has mostly relied on the imaginary one that resides in his head, a costumed superhero known as Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds).
At the urging of his wife Claire (Lisa Kudrow), Richard has moved to a Long Island beach community for the winter season in order to overcome his writer’s block. There, Richard meets Abby and hires her as a weekly babysitter, even though he has no children. Their tenuous, new friendship is sparked by Richard’s awe over Abby’s homemade soup and Abby’s enjoyment of Richard’s writing and his attempts at Origami. As the season progresses and the warm, quirky friendship between Richard and Abby grows, the two begin to share with each other their dreams and life hardships. With the coming of spring, Richard and Abby discover there comes a time to let go of the imaginary friends of the past and to embrace the future as a new beginning, just as one would embrace a new and unique friendship.
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Paperman - rudy123
This movie is about a writer who has yet to face many situations from a grown up perspective. Jeff Daniels does a very good job playing this strange character, who uses his Captain to get him through. While on retreat to write a book; he comes across a teenager who he can relate. It turns out she has issues to work out. This friendship helps both people.Solid, enjoyable movie watching - katharsisjones
Don't dismiss this movie based on the other reviews here! Jeff Daniels pulls off a great performance in this quiet and quirky movie. It's a film about relationships and growing up. There's a brooding indie vibe that gets a little grating at times, but otherwise enjoyable. Paper Man is a nice little movie to discover on a rainy day.Weird - Pumon
This movie was a little different. it told a story of a unhappy, confused middle aged man who forms an unlikely (and probably unhealthy) relationship/friendship with a young teenager. Probably not the brightest of ideas, just as its not the brightest of movies. Do not recommend
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Paperman - rudy123
This movie is about a writer who has yet to face many situations from a grown up perspective. Jeff Daniels does a very good job playing this strange character, who uses his Captain to get him through. While on retreat to write a book; he comes across a teenager ...Solid, enjoyable movie watching - katharsisjones
Don't dismiss this movie based on the other reviews here! Jeff Daniels pulls off a great performance in this quiet and quirky movie. It's a film about relationships and growing up. There's a brooding indie vibe that gets a little grating at times, but otherwise ...Weird - Pumon
This movie was a little different. it told a story of a unhappy, confused middle aged man who forms an unlikely (and probably unhealthy) relationship/friendship with a young teenager. Probably not the brightest of ideas, just as its not the brightest of ...