Paper Heart
Director: Nicholas Jasenovec
Actors: Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera, Jake Johnson
PlotA quirky documentary filmmaker, Charlyne, sets out on a cross-country journey to explore the concept of true love. Skeptical about love due to her lack of personal experience, she interviews various strangers, couples, and experts to gather diverse perspectives. Her travels bring her into contact with scientists, bikers, children, and even celebrities, each offering their unique insights on love's mysteries and intricacies. Charlyne’s friend and faux-director Nicholas tags along to document this exploration, occasionally providing some humorous interventions.
During her quest, Charlyne meets Michael, a socially awkward musician. Their budding friendship begins to complicate the original premise of her documentary. As they spend more time together, Charlyne finds herself facing the very emotions she initially doubted. This unexpected development causes Charlyne to grapple with her own preconceptions, blending her documentary journey with a personal storyline that challenges her views on romance. The film remains introspective and whimsical, providing heartwarming and humorous moments while exploring complex emotions without ever reaching sentimental conclusions.
Writers: Nicholas Jasenovec, Charlyne Yi
Release Date: 28 Aug 2009
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Paper Heart' offers a unique spin on pseudo-Documentary filmmaking with acceptable Blu-ray quality, but its flaws and synthetic romance make it best suited for rental.
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