Paper Heart
Paper Heart

Paper Heart

2009Movie88 minEnglish

Paper Heart follows Nick and Charlyne on a cross-country journey to document what exactly "love" is. Interviewing ministers, happily married couples, chemists, romance novelists, divorce lawyers, a group of children and more, the determined young girl attempts to find definition and perhaps even experience the mysterious emotion.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users64%
Director: Chad LoweGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A mockumentary following actress Charlyne Yi as she navigates the complexities of romantic relationships. She decides to make a movie about the existence of love, interviewing her friends and acquaintances about their experiences and beliefs. Along the way, she begins a tentative relationship with actor Michael Cera, who plays a fictionalized version of himself, leading to a unique exploration of what love truly means.

Critical Reception

Paper Heart received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Charlyne Yi's unique and earnest performance and the film's unconventional approach to romance. Some found the mockumentary style charming and insightful, while others felt it meandered at times. The chemistry between Yi and Cera was a frequently mentioned highlight.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky charm and Charlyne Yi's unique comedic voice.
  • The film's exploration of love and relationships is often seen as refreshingly honest and unconventional.
  • Some critics found the mockumentary format and pacing to be a bit uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's originality and its thoughtful, albeit sometimes quirky, take on modern romance. Many viewers connected with Charlyne Yi's personal and sincere approach to the subject matter.

Fun Fact

Michael Cera agreed to be in the film after Charlyne Yi sent him a demo tape and a handmade puppet.

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