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Summary: Paper Moon: Have you seen it?
Review: One of the best family movies that has been forgotten as the years have passed is Paper Moon. It is a family movie, but don't let that category fool you into thinking this is some little "pre-care bear flick." Paper moon offers action and adventure. It's funny and it gets into your heart. Ryan O'Neal Plays Moses Pray(a con-artist) who is taking young Addie Loggins(an even bigger con-artist),played by O'Neils daugher Tatum, across the U.S. during the Great Depression.
Viewers will love the scandels they encounter, the Bible selling, the boot-leg incident. Even little Addie's plot to get rid of an unwanted guest Trixie Delight, Played by Madeline Kahn. The movie is never boring, and language is fine.
Ryan O'Neal is absolutly supberb in this film. Tatum and Madeline were supberb as well. Both were nominated for Best-Supporting Actress in 1973. Tatum took home the Oscar at just nine years old!!! P.J. Johnson also does a great job playing Trixie's "maid" Imogene. Few will recall that funny man Randy Quaid(the National Lampoon's Vacation's Cousin Eddie)has a part in the film. You have to point him out for yourself.
The film is in black-and-white, and the music is of the time period, so viewers really get a feel for it be in the depression. It is something that you will definatly want to share with your family. A+++
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Summary: "Life is Just a Paper Moon..."
Review: In the 1970s, director, Peter Bogdanovich was at the top of his game contributing a number of classics to that particular golden age of filmmaking. His masterpiece of course was the brilliant movie, "The Last Picture Show", which deserves all its accolades.But one film, which I do not feel has recieved its proper due, is his wonderful nostalgic comedy, "Paper Moon".This is among one of the best comedies to come out of the early '70s. "Paper Moon" takes place in the dust bowl Midwest at the height of the 'Great Depression'. Bible salesman/con-artist, Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal) stops by the funeral of an old female acquaintance to pay his respects. He is immediatly talked into delivering the deceased women's little girl, Addie, (Tatum O'neal) to an Aunt in Saint Joseph, Mo.This episodic film then becomes a road trip movie. At first Mos' and the precocious, little girl (she smokes and swears) are at logger heads. But soon he discovers that Addie is smart and just as good a con- artist as he is.The two team up together and devise various scams to part a variety of fools with their money. Along the way in their adventures they meet up with crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows, gullible store clerks,a carney dancer & her valet and even a family of rasl'n hillbillies. Bogdanovich has created a wonderful nostalgic film that is full of both humor and pathos.We laugh as we watch the cons unfold and the twosome (most of the time) get away with their crimes.But their is also a certain melancholic atmosphere, throughout the movie as Bogdonovich shows us a rural America, which has been descimated by the effects of the dustbowl and the Depression.This is greatly aided and highlighted by Cinematographer, Laszlo Kovacs's brilliantly stark, black & white photography.Kovacs's photograhy shows us both the harshness of the midwest's barren landscapes and the pain indelibly etched into the faces of the inhabitents of this place.The photography along with the costumes, set design and music give this film a really authentic feel for the 1930s era.The acting in this movie is first rate! Father/daughter acting team of Ryan & Tatum O'Neal are fantastic in their comic screen roles, giving probably the best performances of both their careers.Compliments should also go to actress, Madeline Kahn for her wonderful supporting role as Miss Trixie Delight, a hilarious carney hootchie-koo dancer who runs a bit of a Con of her own. This is a great classic movie of the '70s, which will give you hours of entertainment! I highly recommend it!
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Summary: tatum oneal as addie
Review: ive read a few people comment on how tatum isnt a great actress but you have to keep in mind that tatum oneal was very young in this movie.
in all this movies been one of my top 3 movies since i was a small child. if your a big fan of Paper Moon id suggest seeing matchstick men. it just came out..
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Summary: It's Only A Paper Moon Sailing Over A Cardboard Sea...
Review: Adapted from the matchless novel "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, Paper Moon is set in the Midwest/dustbowl during the Great Depression/Roosevelt era. One-of-a-kind directing by Peter Bogdanovich, beautiful black & white cinematography, a great musical score with snippets of old time radio shows like Fibber McGee & Molly, Jack Benny and a host of others.Real-life father & daughter duo, Ryan & Tatum O'Neil team up in this gem of a movie. Ryan plays Moses Pray. A slick, sliver-tongued, gold toothed, travelling huckster & who always has a new con to turn up his sleeve such as door to door Bible selling to recently widowed women, bootlegging, short changing, and a "car swappin' wrasslin' match" between Moses and a very young Randy Quaid. Tatum plays Addie and garnered the coveted Oscar for her performance at the tender age of 10. Addie decides to get in on many of the cons and becomes quite a prolific short change artist. Addie decides on her own to take Moses' last name and travel with him under the guise as his daughter. In one of the best scenes in the movie they deal with whether or not Addie is Moses' illegitimate daughter. That scene is set in a diner while drinking NeHi's and eating Coney Islands. Addie is sure that Moses is, indeed, her father as she states, "We got the SAME jaw!" Moses responds and says, "I know a lady who has the jaw of a bullfrog but that doesn't mean that she's the damn things mother!" Addie asks Moses, "You meet my mamma in a barroom?" (implying that her mamma was a prostitute). Moses comes right back asking Addie, "You think that just because a man meets a woman in a barroom means that they get a baby?" Ryan and Tatum's bantering repartee is natural, hilarious and touching all at the same time. The Prays fall "prey" to a con played on them (well, Moses anyway) as the film progesses, by a hootchie-cootchie sideshow carnival dancer/prostitute named Miss Trixie Delight, adeptly played by Madelyn Kahn who was also nominated for an Oscar. The sneaky and a little jealous Addie deals with Miss Trixie in her own time and also helps out Miss Trixie's maid, Imogene and gives her money to return back to her family. This is a great family movie with a touching father/daughter story to share. No nudity, few "cuss" words, and an all-around crowd pleaser whether you are 6 or 106. I don't mind telling you that this is my favorite movie of all time and I have viewed it upwards of 100 times. I still laugh, cry, and go through a multitude of emotions no matter how many times a watch the film. Certainly, a hallmark of a great cinematic masterpiece! Happy Watching!
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Summary: A perfect movie?
Review: It is hard to find any fault in this movie. Filmed in black-and-white, is uses great depth of field so everything, including the Kansas landscape and people in the deep background, is in focus. Many scenes are in one shot, and go for minutes without a cut. Tatum O'Neal earned her best supporting actress Oscar as a "mature" youngster who ends up on an adventurous road trip to a relative's house, driven by a cheap con-man played by Tatum's father, Ryan O'Neal. A few other notable actors make an appearance - namely Randy Quaid (briefly) and John Hillerman (several key scenes). Madeline Kahn was nominated for best supporting actress as well. The DVD has a great picture quality, some nice behind-the-scenes stuff, and a commentary by director Peter Bogdanovich. It's rated PG for some (funny) language. It's not my favorite all-time movie, but could be in my top-10. An easy 5 stars.
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Summary: "Life is Just a Paper Moon..."
Review: In the 1970s, director, Peter Bogdanovich was at the top of his game contributing a number of classics to that particular golden age of filmmaking. His masterpiece of course was the brilliant movie, "The Last Picture Show", which deserves all its accolades.But one film, which I do not feel has recieved its proper due, is his wonderful nostalgic comedy, "Paper Moon".This is among one of the best comedies to come out of the early '70s. "Paper Moon" takes place in the dust bowl Midwest at the height of the 'Great Depression'. Bible salesman/con-artist, Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal) stops by the funeral of an old female acquaintance to pay his respects. He is immediatly talked into delivering the deceased women's little girl, Addie, (Tatum O'neal) to an Aunt in Saint Joseph, Mo.This episodic film then becomes a road trip movie. At first Mos' and the precocious, little girl (she smokes and swears) are at logger heads. But soon he discovers that Addie is smart and just as good a con- artist as he is.The two team up together and devise various scams to part a variety of fools with their money. Along the way in their adventures they meet up with crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows, gullible store clerks,a carney dancer & her valet and even a family of rasl'n hillbillies. Bogdanovich has created a wonderful nostalgic film that is full of both humor and pathos.We laugh as we watch the cons unfold and the twosome (most of the time) get away with their crimes.But their is also a certain melancholic atmosphere, throughout the movie as Bogdonovich shows us a rural America, which has been descimated by the effects of the dustbowl and the Depression.This is greatly aided and highlighted by Cinematographer, Laszlo Kovacs's brilliantly stark, black & white photography.Kovacs's photograhy shows us both the harshness of the midwest's barren landscapes and the pain indelibly etched into the faces of the inhabitents of this place.The photography along with the costumes, set design and music give this film a really authentic feel for the 1930s era.The acting in this movie is first rate! Father/daughter acting team of Ryan & Tatum O'Neal are fantastic in their comic screen roles, giving probably the best performances of both their careers.Compliments should also go to actress, Madeline Kahn for her wonderful supporting role as Miss Trixie Delight, a hilarious carney hootchie-koo dancer who runs a bit of a Con of her own. This is a great classic movie of the '70s, which will give you hours of entertainment! I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Quiet, subtle, excellent and funny
Review: What a great and fun movie! Tatum O'Neal steals the show here; she definitely deserved the Oscar for her great portrayal of the way-too street smart for her age orphan (maybe) Addie Pray (Loggins). Adults and kids can enjoy this together without much fear of the admittedly seedy subject matter -- con artistry, prostitution, racial exploitation, the corruption of youth, etc. You can't help but root for Addie all the while knowing that Moses will never be a good father, role model or successful "businessman." The black and white cinematography recalls classic Margaret Bourke-White Depression-era photos as well as "The Grapes of Wrath," but without the need for Prozac or counseling. The soundtrack is comprised of Thirties pop radio standards that fit perfectly without calling too much attention to themselves. Madeline Kahn is a scream as Miss Trixie Delight, John Hillerman excels in two roles: a sheriff and his brother, a local bootleggar, and P.J. Johnson is great as Trixie's maid, Imogene. I loved it when I first saw it as a 12-year-old. I still love it now. So will you.
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Summary: How could anyone not love this movie?
Review: Paper Moon is without a doubt Ryan O'Neal's best performance. His daughter Tatum absolutely STEALS the show. The Academy Award says it all. Back then the Oscar meant something, now the whole thing's become a joke. But Paper Moon will always be one of my favorites. You really get the feel of the Depression era Midwest. All the sets, costumes, and music authenticate this. I've never gotten that "Grapes of Wrath" feel from any other movie that's been produced since the forties, and that's not just because it's shot in B&W. This movie also will keep you in stitches as Moses (O'Neal) slowly discovers how clever a little con artist Addie (Tatum) really is. Her wit and sarcasm would make this movie equally entertaining if you turned off the picture and merely LISTENED to it. It's that good. I also adore Madeline Khan and Trixie Delight IS a delight. This movie is in my top twenty and I recommend it as a "must own."
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Summary: A Wonderful Movie!
Review: I was 8 years old when Paper Moon was in movie theaters, I don't remember seeing it in a movie theater but I remember watching it on HBO when I was a teenager and thinking it was a wonderful movie and that Ryan O'Neal and his daughter Tatum were both very good and Madeline Kahn was pretty good too. The movie is set in 1936 during the Depression and stars Ryan O'Neal as a con artist named Moses who is forced to drive a young orphan named Addie to relatives who live in Missouri. Moses is at first not happy about having to spend time with Addie who may or not be Moses' daughter but along the way they develop a friendship but putting a test to that is a flashy showgirl named Trixie Delight played by Madeline Kahn who I believe was an old girlfriend of Moses. Addie is played by Tatum O'Neal who is Ryan O'Neal's real life daughter and she is a delightful scene stealer! I recommend this movie and now that it's on DVD I just might buy it someday!
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Summary: Blue moon
Review: This is truly a work from the heart. A true family affair, as father and daughter work as a team to bring a real uplifting, and occasionally very sad, story of a man who needs a woman to share his life. Little does he know that that the woman would turn out to be a little girl. A little girl that he 'may' have fathered without his knowledge. This is filmed entirely in black-and-white and is carried out so perfectly that the vintage look is right at home. A simple, subtle movie with some hilarious moments including a lusty Madeline Kahn. I've been a fan of Tatum O Neil since 'Little Darlings' stole my heart many years ago. But, upon seeing this movie, which was made before Little Darlings, i have to say i am now an even bigger fan. A truly beautiful and talented actress. An honest and sentimental film for all ages.
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