Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.
Cast |
Zac Effron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, David Oyelowo, Scott Glenn, Ned Bellamy, Nealla Gordon |
Director |
Lee Daniels |
Screenplay | Peter Dexter, Lee Daniels, from the novel by Peter Dexter |
Music | Mario Grigorov |
Cinematography | Roberto Schaefer |
Editing | Joe Klotz |
Sound formats | Dolby Digital |
Made in | 2012 |
Produced by | Millenium Films, Nu Image Films, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Benaroya Pictures |
Official Site | IMDB page
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Genre | Drama, thriller |
Language | Strong and frequent, sexual |
Nudity | Low impact, sexual and non-sexual |
Sex | Strongly implied sexual activity |
Violence | Strong, bloody and realistic |
Prejudice | Moderate impact, historical context, African-Americans |
Blasphemy | None |
Drug abuse | Mild impact, tobacco, alcohol |
Comments | Themes are mature, complex and dark. They relate to murder, racism, revenge and sexual relationships, children under 16 would be confused or disturbed by such themes. |
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Scale (Max) | 20 | |
What the Critics say | ||
Cape Argus / The Star Munya Vumo Gray delivers something special. | 15 | |
Die Burger Paul Boekkooi Glibberige riller laat min plek vir karakters. | 10 | |
Cape Times Todd McCarthy A low-down, dirty tale of murder, sex and the legal system. | 15 | |
Rolling Stone Peter Travers Director Lee Daniels, Oscar-nominated for Precious, follows his instincts, no matter how pervy, leaving plot, character and logic to catch up. | 13 | |
Metacritic.com 38 critics | 9 | |
Rottentomatoes critics 138 critics | 10 | |
Rottentomatoes tomatometer Tomatometer Trashy and melodramatic, The Paperboy is enlivened by a strong cast and a steamy, sordid plot, but it's uneven and often veers into camp. | 9 | |
Movie Review Query Engine MRQE critics | 10 | |
What the People say | ||
Internet 15941 Netizens The Paperboy really delivers | 11 | |
Average .. 57% | 11 |