Good on Paper
Good on Paper

Movie spotlight

Good on Paper

2021
Movie
92 min
English

After years of putting her career ahead of love, stand-up comic Andrea Singer has stumbled upon the perfect guy. On paper, he checks all the boxes, but is he everything he appears to be?

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users42%
Director: Kimmy GatewoodGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A stand-up comedian's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a seemingly perfect guy. As she falls for him, she begins to question if he's too good to be true and suspects he might be hiding a secret identity. Her best friend encourages her to do some digging, leading to a series of comedic and revealing discoveries about the man she thought she knew.

Critical Reception

Good on Paper received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the humor hit-or-miss and the plot predictable. While some appreciated Iliza Shlesinger's comedic performance and the film's attempt at a relatable romantic comedy premise, others felt it lacked originality and a strong narrative arc.

What Reviewers Say

  • Iliza Shlesinger's established comedic voice is a highlight, but it can't entirely salvage a predictable plot.

  • The film attempts a fresh take on modern dating and catfish scenarios but often falls flat with its humor and pacing.

  • Audiences were divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted and cringe-worthy moments while others found it lacking substance.

Google audience: Google users had a mixed reaction, with many appreciating the humor and relatable themes of modern dating and the anxieties around deception. However, a significant portion found the plot to be unoriginal and the execution of the jokes to be uneven, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on a real-life experience of lead actress and writer Iliza Shlesinger.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is one was a little spoiled for me as I heard a podcast discussion on the real story, and then the slightly refined comedy routine on it. Seeing those things come to life as a mov...