Paparazzi

Paparazzi (2004)

  • 18% of critics liked it
    (78 reviews)

  • 42% of users liked it
    (18,153 ratings)

Directed by Paul Abascal, Paparazzi chronicles the aftermath of four paparazzi photographers whose search for the all-important "perfect shot" ends in a tragic car accident. Movie star Bo Laramie (Cole Hauser) is understandably furious when, thanks to the notorious celebrity-chasers, his… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Forrest Smith
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Sep 3, 2004 Wide
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

    It doesn't take long for the film to devolve into a ludicrously far-fetched Celebrity Death Wish.

  • Ben Kenigsberg, Village Voice

    An egregiously self-serving slice of celebrity worship.

  • Joe Leydon, Variety

    Visually uninspired and dramatically overheated, Paparazzi has overall look and feel of generic direct-to-video production.

  • Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

    A vigilante movie so sleazy and creepy it makes Death Wish look like a comedy.

  • Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

    A vigilante fable so boorish, brainless and mean-spirited, everyone involved should be locked up for assault.

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  • Jeff "


    Paparazzi is an awful action revenge thriller that lacks anything truly interesting. The film has a poor cast, a poorly written script, wooden performances and direction from a director that can't seem to craft something good with his ideas. I really expected something good with… More

  • Cynthia S


    Innovative, ground breaking cinema? No. But it's still a pretty decent ride, and this movie is filled with cameos. I wouldn't own the movie, but it is what it is. An hour of action, and drama that unfolds with the hollywood ending that you knew was coming all along.… More

  • Al S


    Could of been a decent revenge-action flick with a performance from a promisiung new star but only feels like dull, dark and recklass thriller where the good guy gets away with murder.

  • Drew S


    A violent, stupid and completely pointless revenge film.

  • Aaron N


    No, this is the rating you give to awful movies.

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