The Paperboy
- Genre: Thriller
- Film running length: 107 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK Release Date: 15/3/2013
- Directed by: Lee Daniels
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Lionsgate
Who's in it?
Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack
Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack
What's the plot?
Atmospheric thriller ‘The Paperboy’ follows investigative reporter Ward Jansen (Matthew McConaughey) and his writing partner deep into the 1960s Florida backwoods.
Tipped off by the enigmatic Charlotte (Nicole Kidman) that a local loner on death row (John Cusack) has been framed for the murder of the corrupt sheriff, they see a prize-winning piece in the making and embark on a journey to the swamplands to uncover the truth. But the deeper they delve, the murkier the waters become.
‘The Paperboy’ is directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels (Precious).
Atmospheric thriller ‘The Paperboy’ follows investigative reporter Ward Jansen (Matthew McConaughey) and his writing partner deep into the 1960s Florida backwoods.
Tipped off by the enigmatic Charlotte (Nicole Kidman) that a local loner on death row (John Cusack) has been framed for the murder of the corrupt sheriff, they see a prize-winning piece in the making and embark on a journey to the swamplands to uncover the truth. But the deeper they delve, the murkier the waters become.
‘The Paperboy’ is directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels (Precious).
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains strong language, sex, sex references, violence and gory images.
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Contains strong language, sex, sex references, violence and gory images.
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The Paperboy: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):
Total ratings: 9
Average rating: 4.0
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Latest customer review (from a total of 1 review):
Dull
Reviewer: grahamg
Date: 31/03/2013
Story line was good, but not well made file but it was not very thrilling. several in the theater had nodded off..
Quite predictable, didn't meet expectations Certainly not Lee Daniels finest film.... and despite the casts efforts not the best file to go and see :(
Quite predictable, didn't meet expectations Certainly not Lee Daniels finest film.... and despite the casts efforts not the best file to go and see :(
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