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A creatively self-conscious comedy that is part real documentary and part, well, something else, Paper Heart begins as an inquiry by artist and comedian Charlyne Yi into the nature of love. Working closely with pal and director Nicholas Jasenovec, Yi travels the U.S. looking for anyone who will talk to her about their experiences with or perspectives about love. Along the way, she meets some wonderful people, including older folks, children, and even a celebrity (Seth Rogen) or two. But nothing shakes Yi's skepticism that there is such a thing as permanent, romantic love until actor Michael Cera (Juno) stumbles into her on-camera life. Shy but curious about one another, Cera and Yi cautiously hook up, troubled by the omnipresence of Jasenovec and his crew but unable to get free of Yi's agreement to allow everything to be filmed. The very pressure under which they try to make their simmering relationship work becomes the test Yi needs to believe that love is real--or, at least, cleverly scripted. It's hard to know exactly where the line is between documentary and fiction in this film, but in a way it doesn't matter. A point or two is made, and the audience gets to enjoy Yi's cardboard-cutout puppetry. --Tom Keogh
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Charlyne Yi does not believe in love. Or so she says. Well, at the very least, she doesn’t believe in fairy-tale love or the Hollywood mythology of love, and her own experiences have turned her into yet another modern-day skeptic.
Follow Charlyne across America as she and her good friend (and director) Nicholas Jasenovec search for answers and advice about love, by talking with friends and strangers, scientists, bikers, romance novelists, and children. They each offer diverse views on modern romance, as well as various answers to the age-old question: does true love really exist? Charlyne’s pursuit to discover the nature of love takes on a fresh new urgency when she meets a boy after her own heart: Michael Cera. As their relationship develops on camera, her pursuit risks losing the person she finds closest to her heart.
Combining elements of documentary and traditional storytelling, reality and fantasy, Paper Heart brings a fresh perspective to the modern romance and redefines the classic love story.
Follow Charlyne across America as she and her good friend (and director) Nicholas Jasenovec search for answers and advice about love, by talking with friends and strangers, scientists, bikers, romance novelists, and children. They each offer diverse views on modern romance, as well as various answers to the age-old question: does true love really exist? Charlyne’s pursuit to discover the nature of love takes on a fresh new urgency when she meets a boy after her own heart: Michael Cera. As their relationship develops on camera, her pursuit risks losing the person she finds closest to her heart.
Combining elements of documentary and traditional storytelling, reality and fantasy, Paper Heart brings a fresh perspective to the modern romance and redefines the classic love story.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Vine™ Review
(What's this?)
Charlyne Yi is a gal with a problem. She's not sure about love and whether it exists for her or if it ever will. So she sets about on a documentary quest to find out what other people think love is and just what exactly they think about it.
It's a romantic comedy that's a fake documentary that turns out to be party a true documentary. Trust me, you'll have to watch it to know what I just said.
Charlyne meets Michael Cera at a house party and a friendship begins to bud. After a short time, Mr. Cera would like it to develop into a romance because he falls in love with Charlyne.
As Shakespeare once wrote, therein lies the rub.
I guess love is something different for every individual and we need to discover what it is for ourselves. People can help us but the conclusions we draw are our own based upon our individual life experiences. And so it is for Ms. Yi.
I had to watch this one twice before writing my review. After that first time, I wasn't quite sure what it was that I'd just seen. It just seemed like I probably missed a lot seeing it only once... and I was right.
This is a movie that is based on a solid comedic premise... and then, in the middle, it changes into a different and maybe more solid, clever comedic construct. AND it makes you think.
Watching Charlyne Yi delve into this subject can be frustrating for you. I certainly was frustrated - twice. It was as if I wanted to help her... but I couldn't. Along the way, I came to appreciate a little more every woman I ever loved... even a little bit - and how much it meant when she loved me back.
As a man of 57 years of age, I probably had no business liking this little film so much, but I did.
I hope you do, too.
It's a romantic comedy that's a fake documentary that turns out to be party a true documentary. Trust me, you'll have to watch it to know what I just said.
Charlyne meets Michael Cera at a house party and a friendship begins to bud. After a short time, Mr. Cera would like it to develop into a romance because he falls in love with Charlyne.
As Shakespeare once wrote, therein lies the rub.
I guess love is something different for every individual and we need to discover what it is for ourselves. People can help us but the conclusions we draw are our own based upon our individual life experiences. And so it is for Ms. Yi.
I had to watch this one twice before writing my review. After that first time, I wasn't quite sure what it was that I'd just seen. It just seemed like I probably missed a lot seeing it only once... and I was right.
This is a movie that is based on a solid comedic premise... and then, in the middle, it changes into a different and maybe more solid, clever comedic construct. AND it makes you think.
Watching Charlyne Yi delve into this subject can be frustrating for you. I certainly was frustrated - twice. It was as if I wanted to help her... but I couldn't. Along the way, I came to appreciate a little more every woman I ever loved... even a little bit - and how much it meant when she loved me back.
As a man of 57 years of age, I probably had no business liking this little film so much, but I did.
I hope you do, too.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Vine™ Review
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I delayed watching this film because I made the mistake of reading too many negative reviews. It seemed like it was just going to be too "out there." The front artwork showing Yi and Cera running away from a film crew didn't help much. I was expecting a melodramatic mockumentary which didn't interest me at all. As others have pointed out, this is a hybrid documentary with elements of both a traditional documentary and fictional storytelling.
Yes, both Yi and Cera are awkward. I don't know about Yi so much, but that's Cera's M.O. so I'm surprised by other viewers surprise regarding the awkwardness in this film. That's part of the story and its charm.
There are basically three parts to "Paper Heart." The story between Yi and Cera, the interviews with everyday people and their experiences with love, and Yi's simplistic yet charming artistic interpretation (sort of a variation of stop-action, but different). All three parts are good. However, I do have to agree with others that the least interesting is probably the "relationship" between Yi and Cera. But that's okay, it's still a good film.
Watch "Paper Heart" when you're in the mood for something light, quirky and a little thought provoking. Ignore the critics and their excessive demands that this be something that it was never intended to be.
Yes, both Yi and Cera are awkward. I don't know about Yi so much, but that's Cera's M.O. so I'm surprised by other viewers surprise regarding the awkwardness in this film. That's part of the story and its charm.
There are basically three parts to "Paper Heart." The story between Yi and Cera, the interviews with everyday people and their experiences with love, and Yi's simplistic yet charming artistic interpretation (sort of a variation of stop-action, but different). All three parts are good. However, I do have to agree with others that the least interesting is probably the "relationship" between Yi and Cera. But that's okay, it's still a good film.
Watch "Paper Heart" when you're in the mood for something light, quirky and a little thought provoking. Ignore the critics and their excessive demands that this be something that it was never intended to be.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Vine™ Review
(What's this?)
This faux documentary was nice a story to watch, but didn't leave a lasting impression. While I enjoyed it, there aren't many people I know I could recommend it to because it doesn't cater to a very wide crowd.
Which is weird because the topic is LOVE, but the presentation is too art-house for about 95% of the people I know.
That said it had its charms with comically and painfully awkward lead Charlyne Yi, and ever-droll Michael Cera.
The highlight of the entire movie was the funny little paper side tales presented. I supposed these help inform the title.
Overall, if you're into quirky, art-house, faux documentary films about love (ie your a college freshman majoring in liberal arts) you'll probably enjoy this flick
Which is weird because the topic is LOVE, but the presentation is too art-house for about 95% of the people I know.
That said it had its charms with comically and painfully awkward lead Charlyne Yi, and ever-droll Michael Cera.
The highlight of the entire movie was the funny little paper side tales presented. I supposed these help inform the title.
Overall, if you're into quirky, art-house, faux documentary films about love (ie your a college freshman majoring in liberal arts) you'll probably enjoy this flick
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Cute Movie Where Charlyne is the Reason You Keep Watching
I'm not a fan of movies that come off as a reality-type production. I can't stand reality television so I avoid anything close to it. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Richard Allen
3.0 out of 5 stars
So So
Paper Heart was a clever romantic comedy. It had moments that were poignant and genuine but over all I was not grabbed by it to the point that the film should be owned or watched... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carbonadam
2.0 out of 5 stars
One good scene
Here we have two markedly lackluster people whose mannerisms get old REALLY fast. There's one good scene: the playground in Atlanta.
Published 2 months ago by small and growly bear
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected
I have been eying this film at the video store for quit sometime. However, I never picked it up. After finally viewing it on Amazon I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed.
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie M
3.0 out of 5 stars
A charming and inventive faux documentary about geeky artists in love
Charlyne Yi (Chuck), the minor character with the awkward laugh and big glasses who played somebody's girlfriend in Knocked Up, is an LA-based artist and comedian who plays herself... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nathan Andersen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Paper Heart. I do love this movie.
I can't believe that there are people out there that don't appreciate the creative genius of this movie. The paper drama's depicted are what makes this movie so wonderful !
Published 4 months ago by Joanne Szwed
5.0 out of 5 stars
A highly underrated film
I am an indie film junkie, so of course at one point or another I was bound to come across this movie. I found it poignant, sweet, funny, hopeful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gretchen D. Leavenworth
2.0 out of 5 stars
Blah movie
This could be a great movie for someone who likes the more Indie-type productions. I found the movie tedious and many times annoying. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Joy Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute, though mainly for Charlyne Yi fans
It's cute. If you think that Charlyne Yi is funny and interesting (as I do), you'll enjoy it.
Not a great classic by any means, but entertaining and good-natured.
Not a great classic by any means, but entertaining and good-natured.
Published 13 months ago by Schriftsteller
2.0 out of 5 stars
This movie blows... In my opinion.
Okay, this is just my opinion, if you like the movie then good for you.
This movie really blows, it doesn't really have a plot, it just follows around this annoying... Read more
This movie really blows, it doesn't really have a plot, it just follows around this annoying... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jack
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