DVD Review: Paper Heart
Posted on Dec 03, 2009 @ 03:51PM - Add a comment
“I don’t care if I ever do a movie again, but this is my dream movie. Everyone is curious about love.”
In that simple belief, Paper Heart’s star and co-writer Charlyne Yi perfectly captures both the joy and the disappointment in the so-called mockumentary, which arrived on DVD this week. With a DIY-feel and overwhelming, hipster sensibility, the film follows Yi on her cross-country quest to understand love, and why she thinks she might not be capable of it. As Yi interviews myriad people about their romantic experiences, Paper Heart “documents” her own relationship with actor Michael Cera, from an awkward-cute first date to their increasing affection, and beyond.
What’s a little confusing about the film is that it’s made to feel authentic, but it isn’t entirely. As in: Charlyne Yi the real comedian/musician may really think that she has a metaphorical heart malfunction. Michael Cera, the real person who starred in Juno, doesn’t really does meet Charlyne at a party... but he and Charlyne act like they really dig each other (eventually). Confusing matters further, Charlyne’s road trip companion and bestie is a character named Nicholas Jasenovec, played by actor Jake M. Johnson. Paper Heart’s real-life co-writer and director is also named Nicholas Jasenovec.
DVD Releases for December 1, 2009
Posted on Dec 01, 2009 @ 01:58PM - Add a comment
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG)
Security guard Larry Daley returns in the family-friendly Museum sequel to rescue his historical buddies, Jedediah and Octavius, who were shipped to the museum. The holiday-ready film features an all-star cast as myriad figures from history’s biggest moments. (Ben Stiller [Larry Daley], Amy Adams [Amelia Earhart], Owen Wilson [Jedediah] and Robin Williams [Teddy Roosevelt])
Paper Heart (PG-13)
Does true love really exist? In this warm-hearted documentary (ahem, “story,” as the trailer insists), actor love skeptic Charlyne Yi travels across the country to try to make sense of the subject. Along the way she meets actor Michael Cera and the rest... is history. (Michael Cera [himself], Charlyne Yi [herself] and Jake Johnson [Nick Jasenovec])
Terminator Salvation (R)
Yes, they’re back. Luckily, so is the fearless John Connor! The evil Skynet has wiped out most of humanity, but our intrepid warrior leads the effort to keep the machines from killing the final few survivors. (Christian Bale [John Connor], Sam Worthington [Marcus Wright] and Moon Bloodgood [Blair Williams])
