An engaging tale set in the era of the Depression in America. It follows the tale of a con man and a little girl whom are thrown together after the girl's mother's death. The child of course is Tatum O'Neal and she is an absolute delight. She is a breath of fresh air and does a s...( read 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 ...( read more)
The interaction between Tatum and Ryan O'Neal is the heart of this movie. The plot and dialogue and side characters are all capable, but what makes this movie stand out is the chemistry between the real-life father/daughter acting pair. Without that casting, the movie would have ...( read 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. Madeli...( read more)
Peter Bogdanovich's trademark bleak Midwest topography with excellent segue ways between cuts and visual continuity. Excellent use of closeups of facial expressions and gesture reactions add elements of satire.
Paper Moon is a very engaging, fun-filled movie full of humorus situations and great performances all around. An absolute favorite.
Very interesting to watch. Beautifully photographed and little Tatum is adorable. Intriguing to me because apparently my grandfather ran a lot of the same scams during The Depression...
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.
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 ...( read more)
Reminds me a lot of Astrid Lindgrens "Rasmus and the Vagabond". It's almost the same thing really. But different of course.
I have loved this film, since I was a small child. I am now almost 40...lol. It is great film. It is worth the watch, just to see Madeline Kahn as Trixe!
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.
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.
I* thought this was a really cute a fun film. The acting was really great. I liked it.
Does not follow the book very well, but still a great film. Madeline Kahn at her best...such a versatile actress (even though it was a small part). Filtered black and white in the best fashion. Favorite quote: Addie "Frank D. Roosevelt says we're all feeling a lot better now."...( read more)
Absolutely brilliant film. The story is both heartwarming and funny. I can see why Tatum O'Neal won an Academy Award for this, she is like no other child actor I have ever seen.
'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...( read more)
My Great Uncle Eddie played "The Lawman" in this flick. See, I have famous relatives too LOL. A very sweet film, back when both Ryan & Tatum were cute.
One of the best old movies you will watch!! Tatum O' Neil deserved the academy award, she is so good in this!
" YOU OWE ME 200 DOLLARS"
Perfect movie for me, yes Tatum deserves the Oscar more the Linda Blair, she is Addie Loggins, i thnk nobody fits the role other than Tatum . . .
I enjoyed watching this movie. I can see why Tatum O'Neal won an Oscar for she was really good for such a young age. Really carried the movie along nicely. Interesting how her real dad Ryan O'Neal played her father. They worked good together. Had some funny parts. Both of them ha...( read 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'N...( read more)
beautiful shots and the o'neals together don't disappoint. not a core shaker of a film but definitely worth watching
A small movie with a great performance. Worth seeing just for Tatum O'Neal.
There's not another movie out there that's like this one. Tatum O'Neil won an Oscar for her performance starring alongside her Dad. And, it's said that her Dad was jealous that she won and he didn't. This is when Tatum was in the throws of her abusive childhood, too.
LOVED IT.Love Ryan and his daughter as a team.This film was also in B/W which made it gritty.I love gritty.Tatum smoking was priceless.
So, yeah, this film is best remembered for netting young Tatum O'Neal an Oscar. Still, it is a pretty great film that delights with its humor and offers just enough heavy drama to keep us invested in the unfolding plot. Tatum's performance is inarguably one of the all-time finest...( read more)
Tatum O'Neal was very deserving of her Oscar for this film, she is delightfully witty and sarcastic.
However the film overall isn't much to look at. It's cute, but not at all earth-shattering.
