Comments on: Review: Lee Daniels’ ‘The Paperboy’ With Matthew McConaughey & Nicole Kidman Is A Disastrous Flop

By: JD

JD — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

The problem with this review: Rocchi doesn't seem to realize that the filmmakers are in on the joke. Also, as much as I am suspicious of Daniels' overall competence, this film actually benefits from his erratic, uninhibited sensibility. Clarity and discipline are not the only measures of worthwhile filmmaking.

By: Wet Willy

Wet Willy — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

These are the types of reviews that make me want to see movies.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Sweet mother of mercy that was entertaining to read. Put into words exactly what I felt after watching the trailer for the first time.

By: ted

ted — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

I'll be watching it FOR SURE. Indiewire is not a reliable site, critics here are just too inexperienced to be taken seriously. Roger Ebert liked it.

By: Chase

Chase — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Is this a new writer for The Playlist? Don't recognize the name. If so, HAVE HIM WRITE EVERYTHING!!!

By: Felipe

Felipe — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Why Playlist permits that with a critic with a full of prejudices write a review? Not only Roger Ebert like The Paperboy but Peter Bradshaw too.

By: LB

LB — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Another review of this film actually said those who enjoyed it should feel guilty, please! This movie has clearly touched a nerve; many seasoned critics enjoyed it and the ones that didn't always come off sounding like hectoring prudes. Anyone who thinks the movies have become smug and disgustingly bourgeois should check out this film, cause it's pure and absolute subversion, everything about it is brazenly funky and f***ked, from the editing to the cinematography, to the lives it's depicts. This is the Real walk on the wild side, without the usual patronising sentiment, and it's admirably unashamed of the crude nature that keeps the world spinning. Paperboy was made to piss certain people off and it has certainly pissed them off, however, for those less easily offended, seriously you'll love it.

By: jimmiescoffee

jimmiescoffee — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

i actually find this hilarious. wait, who the hell is lee daniel's again? yeah.

By: CC

CC — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Sigh. Another day, another We-Hate-The-Paperboy shout-out from The Playlist.

By: Starla

Starla — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

I couldn't agree more. I wanted to erase this movie from my mind. AWFUL!!!!

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Strongly disagree.
It's one thing to trash a movie (even as toxicly as you do here), but it's completely pointless to belittle people who simply enjoyed a trashy film. Did you really feel the need to post this twice?

By: canmark

canmark — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

While I agree that the source material was weak (I could only force myself to read half the novel), I think Lee Daniels has stylistically created a film has brought out very strong reactions from critics/reviewers, who either moderately like it (for being camp, lurid, sordid, you name it) or vociferously hate it. For me, while the story is illogical, , the greasy style was like eating a sloppy bucket of chicken on a sticky summer afternoon in the swamp. Pass the wet naps, please.

By: Ugh

Ugh — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

The problem with THE PAPERBOY is it's fucking boring. There's only one way to really watch this movie- Skip it in theaters & wait 8 months for some guy to put a 9 minute 'Best of Nicole Kidman in The Paperboy' clip reel on youtube.

It's a badly made, shockingly inept movie.

By: sandy

sandy — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Sorry.. I thought the acting was excellent by the entire cast….. and I enjoyed the movie.. but maybe I looked beyond trashing a movie just because It isn't one's" cup of tea " so to speak.. If you don't like it.. just don't watch it!!.. There are actually people in our country that act exactly like the characters in the movie…..DUH!!!!!

By: VICTURE

VICTURE — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

THIS IS THE MUST UGLY MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN!
i wisg i didn't saw the movie!
it was so bad withe Disgusting Szenen!!!!!!!!!
pleas do not watch this movie!!!

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

Uneven …great acting though…by all involved..
as for the comment that the relationship between the Efron and Gray character being too modern..I disagree…

By: Bud

Bud — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:24:40 +0000

James, James, James… You are wrong on many topics. Just because you were not a certain way with black people in the 60's doesn't mean all white people were like you, I am sure there were some that had hearts! The movie had a great plot with twist and turns and the actors were really acting. This movie didn't deserve a baby tantrum of a review from somebody that sounds like they are not mentally strong enough to handle certain scenes so they just trash the whole movie. Did it strike a nerve? Did something happen in this movie that just lands a little too close to your doorstep James? Anyhow, this movie is excellent and goes off the beating path of Hollywood.. Its a definite must see!!!!