Though made in 1973, Paper Moon takes place during the Great Depression and looks and feels like it is a product of that era. It's not just the black and white, it's the character designs and the sound design. Slightly more potty-mouthed than the 30s would allow, but still. The film concerns a traveling con man who "inherits" a 10-year-old girl (Tatum O'Neal famously became the youngest person to win an Oscar in the part of Addie - and she IS quite engaging) who shortly becomes his partner in all manner of scheme on the road to her foster home. Completely charming and full of fun little cons and bad behavior, the film's high-wire act is to keep Ryan O'Neal (father of Tatum)'s character from becoming irredeemable or unlikable, despite his taking a child on a crime spree. Madeline Kahn also shows up in an effective role as a somewhat pathetic floozy.
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One of the best child performances, Tatum is fantastic.Joculator
Very charming. Possibly the best road movie I've seen.devilsadvocado
It makes me sad that this film is on so few lists. Best of 1973 in my opinion.natalie
Just wonderful. Funny and heart-warming.hilariousity
I absolutely loved it. A charming film, Tatum O'Neal deserved that Oscar.Siskoid
Though made in 1973, Paper Moon takes place during the Great Depression and looks and feels like it is a product of that era. It's not just the black and white, it's the character designs and the sound design. Slightly more potty-mouthed than the 30s would allow, but still. The film concerns a traveling con man who "inherits" a 10-year-old girl (Tatum O'Neal famously became the youngest person to win an Oscar in the part of Addie - and she IS quite engaging) who shortly becomes his partner in all manner of scheme on the road to her foster home. Completely charming and full of fun little cons and bad behavior, the film's high-wire act is to keep Ryan O'Neal (father of Tatum)'s character from becoming irredeemable or unlikable, despite his taking a child on a crime spree. Madeline Kahn also shows up in an effective role as a somewhat pathetic floozy.Camille Deadpan
I enjoyed this movie very much and also it's not too long. I recommend!Alfredo Garcia
I'll stick with Tatum O'Neal instead of Natalie Portman has my new girl-partner favorite. Lovely film.Dorothy Valens
One of my fave films of all time."I want my 200 dollas!!!"
moonsicle
The resonances with the real lives of the O'Neals make it all the more compelling.estiedelruth
Fantastic performances all round! A very enjoyable and recommendable movie.Cuadie
What an outstanding performance of the little girl. I don't like old movies that much, but this one was worth the watch.catherinefrances
I would say, one of the best road trip movies, I've seen in a while. The movie has not aged at all, I laughed so much! I would highly recommend :)Dieguito
Great one!bm97
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