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A sweet and subtle gem of a movie. Newly orphaned Addie (Tatum O'Neal) falls into the care of small-time con artist Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal, Tatum's real-life father) and turns out to be better at grifting than he is. Set in Depression-era Kansas, Paper Moon is a miracle of unity. The set design and cinematography combine to give both the flavor of documentary photos and the visual quality of movies from the period, and every performance meshes with the overall tone of sincerity, earnest optimism, and creeping desperation. The rapport between Addie and Moses is phenomenal--and being father and daughter doesn't make that a sure thing. Ryan O'Neal gives a truly great performance (perhaps the only one of his career) and Tatum won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (she's the youngest winner in history). Madeline Kahn was also nominated for her wonderfully funny and sad turn as an exotic dancer named Trixie Delight. Paper Moon has a miraculous combination of outrageous sentimentality and pragmatic cynicism; the result is genuinely touching. One of director Peter Bogdanovich's best films, and kind of a comic companion piece to The Last Picture Show. --Bret Fetzer
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Adapted from the novel "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, PAPER MOON is set in the Midwest during the Great Depression, and follows the story of Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal), a happy-go-lucky con artist who travels through the Midwest on a mission to swindle money out of innocent widows. While attending a friend's funeral, Pray is called upon by two elderly ladies to deliver the daughter of the deceased, Addie (Tatum O'Neal), to her aunt in Missouri. Soon learning that the 9-year-old is almost as mischievous and manipulative as he is, Pray and Addie develop a father and daughter routine that increases their credibility as well as their income. Now, the devious duo set out on a series of misadventures involving crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows and a Carney dancer named Miss Trixie Delight (Kahn) who adds a little spice to their routine.
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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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Put together two amazing actors (father and daughter), a good story, a director who knows that sometimes, less is more, and you have something very special. If you know a little bit about American history, you can appreciate the predicament of the characters in this story. Not exactly appropriate for young children because of its questionable values.
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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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Le charme discret de la nostalgie
Paper Moon
Film américain très classique mettant en scène une orpheline et son présumé père qui l'entraîne sur le chemin de la... Read more
Film américain très classique mettant en scène une orpheline et son présumé père qui l'entraîne sur le chemin de la... Read more
Published 9 months ago by CINEVORE
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It's Only A Paper Moon Sailing Over A Cardboard Sea...
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. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Sheila Chilcote-Collins
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tatum oneal as addie
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. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004
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A Wonderful Movie!
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... Read more
Published on Mar 18 2004 by Thebookwoman
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Blue moon
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... Read more
Published on Mar 2 2004 by J. M Quiggins
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Depression era--but far from depressing
I discovered this funny gem a few years ago and haven't been able to stop watching it. The humor is subtle and hilarious, the acting superb. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004 by KadiDJ
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An early '70s classic
This is a very fine DVD of Peter Bogdanovich's early '70s film. The plot revolves around a con man (Ryan O'Neal) who unexpectedly has a young girl (an Oscar-winning Tatum O'Neal)... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by Simon Crowe
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It Seems Like It Might Be A Timeless Film
I had seen this movie when I was a kid back in 1973. I remembered it as being good back then. I found the DVD for $9.99 and decided to give it a try. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004
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Simple, fun, beautiful.
Paper Moon is one of those great old Hollywood type films. It has that charm that we seldom find nowadays. It's just fun and simple and makes you laugh. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Sugar1000
5.0 out of 5 stars
"It's Only a Paper-Moooooooooon!"
Great. This movie is an essential and Tatum O'Neal is hilarious in her Academy Award-winning role as the cigarette-smoking nine-year-old, Addie Loggins, who joins conman Moses Pray... Read more
Published on Nov 7 2003
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