Paper Moon DVD

 The Academy Picked A Winner
This version has a very interesting introduction by director Peter Bogdonovich. It's fun to see the out takes just before the film, and I highly recommend this version in its letter box format. 9 year old Tatum O'Neal makes her acting debut, and although her father, Ryan, is slated as the "star" of this movie, there's no doubt who shines greatest in this film. Although, it's certainly a tough race. And, ultimately, Tatum did get an Oscar for her performance. Madeline Kahn is also featured in this film, and, as always, she is hillarious. A very sweet period piece of 30's nostalgia. Comedy/Drama. I highly recommend it!
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 Great for all ages
Wonderful movie - watched it three times with my children and loved it.
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 Timeless Filmmaking
From the first moments of the opening titles, "Paper Moon" announces that it is unabashedly set in it's on period....even when I first saw it at theaters in the 70s it looked and felt like and old movie...not like a new Hollywood film trying to APPEAR like an old movie. Never has a film's period feel and look been captured more effectively. It ranks with "Chinatown" and "The Godfather" for it's perfect visual combination of cinematography and set design. Laslow Kovacs virtually painted this bleak looking black and white film with his camera. The film's soundtrack of period songs only adds to the effect....always a song almost floating in the air in the background behind the dialog. Pay particular attention on a second viewing to the depth of field in this film...the small bits of action going on way in the distance in many scenes. Many of Kovac's shots look like still pictures from Andrew Wyeth, without ever really intruding on the film itself or its flow. Tatum won an Academy Award and certainly deserved to, but Ryan O'Neal was just as impressive....to watch the two of them carry out there ongoing love/hate relationship is one of the most memorable movie experiences you will have. Madeline Kahn is hysterical as usual, and all of the extras (which include Randy Quaid as a wild hillbilly) are sublime. John Hillerman was at his peak at this time....one of the best bad guys around. People who know him from his nice guy "Magnum" TV role will be surprised by his sinister and slithery character, a character he also portrays well in "Chinatown," but this is the backwoods version of that role. The various adventures Ryan and Tatum find themselves involved in are alternatingly funny, sad, and suspenseful, and as they accumulate, the two become more enmeshed, as are we, the audience. Tatum's long road home is a journey you will likely take more than once....it's the kind of film with a script so good that you find yourself remembering and repeating punchlines from it for a long time after you've seen it. It's nearly a flawless film. In fact, I can't think of a weakness in it....it's pace is good, it's script is terrific, the acting is wonderful (right down to the lowliest of extras) the look is magnificent. And the feelings and emotions of the film are why we go to movies. Don't miss this.
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 Great Movue-Awesome soundtrack
I can't add any superlatives that haven't already been said. Pathos,comedy,deeper meaning, etc. However, the soundtrack is, in my opinion, superiior to "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" both in selection, socially appropriate inclusion and authenticity. I wish there were a CD available!
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