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• Melvin W

  
  Addie Loggins: She always has to go to the bathroom. She must have a bladder the size of a peanut.  A favorite of mine will always be this nice, little road movie, Paper Moon. It was a movie that I sat down and watched years ago at a young age and I really didn't expect much… More
  Addie Loggins: She always has to go to the bathroom. She must have a bladder the size of a peanut.  A favorite of mine will always be this nice, little road movie, Paper Moon. It was a movie that I sat down and watched years ago at a young age and I really didn't expect much from it. After 10 minutes on the road with Addie and Moze, I was having more fun than I could have thought possible. I've seen it several times since and it always leaves a lasting impression on me. It's one of those movies that you just have to watch once in awhile. It makes me feel a variety of feelings.  A con man named Moses attends the funeral of a one time "friend" and is asked to escort the dead woman's daughter, Addie, to Missouri. He reluctantly accepts and we soon learn it was just to make a quick buck off of her. When Addie finds out, she demands her money. So they begin to pull little con jobs together as they make their way to Missouri. Along the way, we see their relationship grow and there's always a sense of wonderment about whether Moze is Addie's biological father. I mean, they do have the same jaw. What makes this movie is the amazing father-daughter duo of Ryan O'Neal and Tatum O'Neal. Ryan is extremely good as the con man, but Tatum ends up taking over the show. Her performance as Addie is funny and emotional. Tatum didn't just impersonate being an actress as many child actors and actresses will do; she was one. I am under the firm belief that her performance in this film is the best performance from a child actress, or actor for that matter, ever. I'm also under the firm belief that that will never, ever change. You can hear all the praise about her performance and you can know that she won an Oscar, but until you see her onscreen; you couldn't believe it could be as amazing as it is. If you want a fun movie, a depression era movie, a road movie, a father-daughter movie, or a grifter movie; watch Paper Moon immediately. It's an under-praised, under-seen, totally under-rated classic film, that entirely too few people know about. This is easily Peter Bogdanovich's best work I've seen. Give it a chance and I can say with pretty sting conviction that won't regret it. 

• AJ V

  
  Father Ryan O'Neal teams up with his daughter Tatum for this comedy adventure set in the 30s. The story is good, it's fun, and very funny too. I highly recommend this movie.

• Spencer S

  
  Tatum swings into acting and comes out the other side to shock us all. I don't think Ryan could have played her traveling companion any better.

• Morgan S

  
  Love Tatum O'neal and her dad! They are great. Its a classic. You must SEE IT!

• Jennifer D

  
  HOW have I NEVER seen this movie before?? Correction: How the HELL have I have never seen this movie before?? This film was fabulous!! I know Tatum O'Neal won an Academy award when she was young, but had no idea this was the film for it! She was tremendous!! Her expressions and… More
  HOW have I NEVER seen this movie before?? Correction: How the HELL have I have never seen this movie before?? This film was fabulous!! I know Tatum O'Neal won an Academy award when she was young, but had no idea this was the film for it! She was tremendous!! Her expressions and attitude. I was entranced within minutes. Ryan O'Neal was also fantastic, especially being her father and playing a father role. Fabulous. Just fabulous.

• Randy T

  
  Depression era con-man Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neil) reluctantly accepts the responsibility of transporting orphaned Addie Loggins (Tatum O'Neil) from her deceased mother's graveside to her Aunt's farm in Missouri. Along the way Moses discovers that his 9-year-old… More
  Depression era con-man Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neil) reluctantly accepts the responsibility of transporting orphaned Addie Loggins (Tatum O'Neil) from her deceased mother's graveside to her Aunt's farm in Missouri. Along the way Moses discovers that his 9-year-old travel companion is a better con-artist than he is. The two are more alike than either would dare to admit and eventually they form an odd but profound friendship. I'm not sure if it was the comforting familiarity of working with her father or if it was just a character perfectly suited for her talents, but Tatum O'Neil knocks my socks off every time I watch this movie. If ever a young actress deserved Oscar recognition, she's the one. The kid is just spectacular (and the film isn't bad either!).

• Aaron N

  
  Addie Loggins: I want my two hundred dollars. Moses Pray: I don't have your two hundred dollars no more and you know it. Addie Loggins: If you don't give me my two hundred dollars I'm gonna tell a policeman how you got it and he'll make you give it to me because… More
  Addie Loggins: I want my two hundred dollars. Moses Pray: I don't have your two hundred dollars no more and you know it. Addie Loggins: If you don't give me my two hundred dollars I'm gonna tell a policeman how you got it and he'll make you give it to me because it's mine. Moses Pray: But I don't have it! Addie Loggins: Then get it! Cafe Waitress: [walks over after Moses slams his fist on the table] How we doin', Angel Pie? We gonna have a little dessert when we finish up our hot dog? Addie Loggins: I don't know. Cafe Waitress: What do you say, Daddy? Why don't we give Precious a little dessert if she eats her dog? Moses Pray: Her name ain't Precious. Easily taking a place amongst my favorite con films, this movie is awesome. Its a lot of fun, stylish, very well written, great rhythmic dialog, and perfect chemistry between the two leads, who are father and daughter. Set in the depression era, Ryan O'Neal stars as a Moses Pray, a con man who suddenly arrives at a funeral. This is the funeral of the mother of a young girl named Addie, played by Tatum O'Neal. Addie has very little, dresses like a boy, complete with short hair, overalls, and flannel. She has an aunt in Missouri and manages to start traveling with Moses to that city. Moses may or may not be Addie's father and sees her presence initially as an inconvenience. Addie on the other hand, sees Moses pulling some schemes and attempts to join him in his business. The two form a team and despite constant bickering, they are quite good at scamming together. Moses Pray: I got scruples too, you know. You know what that is? Scruples? Addie Loggins: No, I don't know what it is, but if you got 'em, it's a sure bet they belong to somebody else! I really loved seeing these O'Neals together. They are wonderful. Ryan O'Neal has such a perfect delivery, holding up his accent, sleezy style, and attitude throughout and still making him a likable and fun character. Tatum O'Neal is nine years old in this film, but shows more talent than most actors here. She has a tricky character to play. She clearly doesn't know everything, but has the skills of a natural grifter. She doesn't act too feminine, but she doesn't like being mistaken for a boy. She's cute, but she doesn't try to be. And she bounces dialog off Moses in such a well handled way. There is a whole segment that involves the great Madeline Kahn as well, which slightly slows down the film, but is still a lot of fun and adds another great performance to the film, so it doesn't matter too much. Moses Pray: Now eat your Coney Island. Director Peter Bogdanovich, taking some advice from Orson Wells, decided to give the film a classy feel, giving more weight to its depression time period, by placing the film in black and white, which I think does add to the film. Its production design and costuming is well handled and gives the whole film a great feel and look. Just a wonderful and enjoyable film to watch. Moses Pray: I told you, I don't want you ridin' with me no more. Addie Loggins: You still owe me two hundred dollars.

• Mark H

  
  Road comedy set during the Great Depression about a father and daughter team who work as a couple of grifters. Hilarious, affectionate and stylish film makes excellent use of black and white cinematography. Director Peter Bogdanovich is at the top his game here.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  A wonderful and hilarious film. Beautifully shot and relying on a sharp script and a cool soundtrack, PAPER MOON is a marvelous achievement from Peter Bogdanovich. A 70's movie that looks and feels like a 30's movie (that's a good thing). The couple formed by Moses Pray… More
  A wonderful and hilarious film. Beautifully shot and relying on a sharp script and a cool soundtrack, PAPER MOON is a marvelous achievement from Peter Bogdanovich. A 70's movie that looks and feels like a 30's movie (that's a good thing). The couple formed by Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal) and Addie (Tatum O'Neal; real life father and daughter) is what makes this a classic. Both of them gave realistic and funny performances. Madeline Kahn and P.J. Johnson are the cherry on top. Fantastic movie.

• Tim S

  
  Didn't expect the dark turns in this one.

• Lafe F

  
  A classic film set in depression-era america. Ryan and Tatum make a great pair of grifters. Some of their cons are hilarious. A nice period to visit.

• Byron B

  
  Another great use of B&W by Bogdanovich. They're sly, conniving, swindlers, but you care for them.

• Mike T

  
  Glistens with the old-fashioned artistry of Peter Bogdanovich, and basks in the cinematic sensibility of its pace and performances. A sensitive, funny and extremely entertaining film.

• William G

  
  Leads, cinematography are equally terrific.

• Jared H

  
  A really good film with some exceptional performances from real-life father and daughter team, Ryan and Tatum O'Neal. Really entertaining.

• Stephen E

  
  There's not one thing about "Paper Moon" that isn't attractive. Ryan and Tatum O'Neal are both just fabulous as the film's leads, the black-and-white cinematography is sleek and precise, and the script is both funny and endearing. On top of that,… More
  There's not one thing about "Paper Moon" that isn't attractive. Ryan and Tatum O'Neal are both just fabulous as the film's leads, the black-and-white cinematography is sleek and precise, and the script is both funny and endearing. On top of that, Bogdanovich does some of his finest directing yet, equally balancing the film's dramatic and humorous elements. This is a fabulous film.

• hawk l

  
  Black-and-white retro feel, striking cinematography, and some energetic comedy built on plenty of straight-faced folly, managing significant rueful shifts of tone. The deadpan acting is a treat with Ryan O'Neal never more likable, but daughter Tatum O'Neal is a revelation.… More
  Black-and-white retro feel, striking cinematography, and some energetic comedy built on plenty of straight-faced folly, managing significant rueful shifts of tone. The deadpan acting is a treat with Ryan O'Neal never more likable, but daughter Tatum O'Neal is a revelation. Madeline Kahn's zaniness a bonus.

• Sarah B

  
  Would this film have been half as good without either Tatum or Ryan O'Neal? The father daughter relationship has never been so fascinating, compelling, or... twisted. She well deserved her Oscar.

• Doctor S

  
  'Paper Moon' A Great Showcase for Stars Great chemistry, as one might expect, from father-daughter Ryan & Tatum O'Neal as contentious confidence tricksters in 1930s Kansas/Missouri. "I've got scruples, ya know," proclaims Ryan indignantly, "do… More
  'Paper Moon' A Great Showcase for Stars Great chemistry, as one might expect, from father-daughter Ryan & Tatum O'Neal as contentious confidence tricksters in 1930s Kansas/Missouri. "I've got scruples, ya know," proclaims Ryan indignantly, "do ya know what scruples are?" "No, I don't know what scruples are," retorts 9-year-old Tatum, "but if you got 'em then they probably belonged to somebody else!"

• Donna D

  
  One of the funniest moviest of the great director Peter Bogdanovich. Tatum O'neal shines as Addie opposite her dad Ryan O'neal as Mose. Although the movie is shot entirely in black and white and is set in the 1930's or so, it has it's own unique style. Madeline… More
  One of the funniest moviest of the great director Peter Bogdanovich. Tatum O'neal shines as Addie opposite her dad Ryan O'neal as Mose. Although the movie is shot entirely in black and white and is set in the 1930's or so, it has it's own unique style. Madeline Kahn is hilarious as Miss Trixie Delight, and steals the show at one point. A funny movie with great actors.

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