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The Paper
1994 112 min United States of America R 16+
★7.4
Comedy, Drama
Director: Ron Howard
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Description
Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$38.82M
Worldwide:
$48.4M
Starring
Michael Keaton
Actor
Glenn Close
Actor
Robert Duvall
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1995
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
The Paper is a vibrant, fast-paced ensemble drama that successfully captures the high-pressure atmosphere and ethical stakes of a metropolitan newsroom. While critics praise its authentic depiction of journalistic integrity, some find the narrative relies too heavily on formulaic tropes and under-developed subplots.
| Acting | Michael Keaton delivers a grounded and realistic performance that serves as the emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Production | The film masterfully renders the chaotic, high-stakes atmosphere of a professional newsroom with meticulous detail. | |
| The narrative successfully explores the tension between pursuing sensationalism and maintaining professional ethical standards. | ||
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the dense, engaging plotting, while others view the reliance on standard genre clichés and subplots as formulaic. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances from Glenn Close and Robert Duvall are inconsistent, as their characters are restricted by thin or underdeveloped dialogue. |