Paparazzi (2004)

18% of critics liked it
(78 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(17,777 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 wife, Abby… More 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 wife, Abby (Robin Tunney), is seriously injured, and his eight-year-old son is paralyzed. After the accident, Bo dedicates his life to putting a stop to a paparazzo's deadly overzealousness. Chris Rock, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Gibson, and Vince Vaughn are reported to be featured in cameo appearances. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By: Paul Abascal
Written By: Forrest Smith
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Sep 3, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Jan 11, 2005
Studio: 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.
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
For anyone who's ever wondered how good it would feel to knock down a photographer with his car and then back over him.
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
It's not a good sign when a director's primary claim to fame is as Mel Gibson's former hair stylist.
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central
Loathsome doesn't begin to describe it. How about "toxic"?
Bill Clark, FromTheBalcony
Paparazzi just takes itself too seriously.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a laughably over-the-top thriller...
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
At least it's hilariously awful.

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Featured Audience Ratings

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.
Remi L

This film made me sympathize more with public figures and celebrities. Regardless of your fame or profession, everyone's entitled to their privacy.
Lee K

I enjoyed this alot, however unless you already do? it makes you hate the press. A nod to tom sizemore who always plays good charectors. Interesting storyline to boot
Christopher B

I think if that TMZ show is on the air for more than 5 more years this movie will be hailed as a masterpiece. Granted, at the moment I do love how it portrays the paparazzis as pure scum, worse than anyone Bronson ever had to kill, and Baldwin and Sizemore are amazing. But I… More
I think if that TMZ show is on the air for more than 5 more years this movie will be hailed as a masterpiece. Granted, at the moment I do love how it portrays the paparazzis as pure scum, worse than anyone Bronson ever had to kill, and Baldwin and Sizemore are amazing. But I remember when this came out I laughed at a Hollywood star making a film about something that irritated the elite, and not us norms. What next, someone taking his revenge on a lousy on set craft services? However, the more I see TMZ the more I would love to see all those folks brutally murdered. If there were a Traces of Death video with these folks who are trying to make celebrity watching, gossip and harrassment hip and cool being murdered in various gory ways, if there was any justice it would be more profitable than Titanic. They are really forcing the whole celebrity culture down norms throats, where even real news programs have their paparazzi minute, so I think soon it will be common for us non-celebs to want them dead too. But just for the record, this film is great, pulpy fun that I'm surprised hasn't gained a larger exploitation lovin' audience.
Chosen 7

Good revenge film.

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Cast

            Cole Hauser as Bo Laramie

            Robin Tunney as Abby Laramie

            Dennis Farina as Detective Burton

            Daniel Baldwin as Wendell Stokes

            Tom Hollander as Leonard Clark

            Kevin Gage as Kevin Rosner

            Blake Michael Bryan as Zach Laramie

            Tom Sizemore as Rex

            Andrea Baker as Emily

            Jordan Baker as Dr. Kelley

            Duane Davis as Reggie

            Larry Cedar as Charlie

            Clyde Kusatsu as Dr. Hanson

            Dennis Cockrum as Coroner

            Tim Halligan as Forensics Investigator

            Sal Lopez as Mexican Man

            Fay Masterson as Marcy

            Brian McNamara as Bo's Agent

            Dean Nolen as Reporter

            Forry Smith as Deputy Walker

            Tim Thomerson as Uniformed Officer

            Anthony Jones as CSI Guy

            Michael Holden as Bo's Lawyer

            Donal Gibson as Deputy Wilson

            Kathe E. Mazur as Second Assistant Director

            Joe Basile as Police Lab Tech

            Wendy Braun as Bo's Publicist

            Michael Dempsey as Soccer Coach

            Tory Kittles as David

            Robert Catrini as Smartass Paparazzi

            Leyna Nguyen as Female Field Reporter

            Lauren Birkell as Allison

            Robert Lee II Neely as Officer

            Robert Cantini as Frank

            Giuliana DePandi as Herself

            Kelly Carlson as Kristin

            David Ury as Fan

            Greg Castro as Policeman

            Joel Connable as Reporter

            Andi Eystad as Sierra

            Noah Harpster as Fan

            Angie Martinez as Reporter

            Patrick Stinson as Himself
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Paparazzi (2004)

Critic Reviews

Featured Audience Ratings

Al S

Drew S

Aaron N

Remi L

Lee K

Christopher B

Chosen 7

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