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  • 'PAPERMAN': Five Stars (Out of Five)A Disney animated short film (that debuted in theaters before 'WRECK-IT RALPH') that tells the story of a New York office worker (sometime in the mid-20th century) who falls for a woman he just met, on his way to work, and is drawn to her through paper (paper airplanes to be more specific). It was directed by first time director John Kahrs (who's other film experience has been in the animation department for Disney animated features) and written by Clio Chiang and Kendelle Hoyer (the duo also worked on the script for Disney's 2011 'WINNIE THE POOH' animated feature). It's a black-and-white short and combines traditional hand-drawn animation with computer animation. I absolutely loved the film; it's about as good a short film as I've ever seen (live action or animated)! It's so emotionally moving and beautifully magical that I have to admit I got a little teary eyed. At 7 minutes it's hard to rate in comparison with feature length films, so to say this is one of the best movies I've seen all year might be an overstatement, but it's definitely one of the best shorts I've ever seen!

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  • Emotion can be hard to convey to audiences in a short film. Due to the limited time and animation (or filming) that must be put into the story, it can consume the whole life of the story. But somehow, the crew that put this short movie together, obviously knew how they would construct it in such a manner that it would not only contain emotion, but every kind of emotion that is the basis for many other complex feelings.The story of "paperman" is about a young gentleman who finds the girl of his dreams whom he just happens to run into by fate at a local train station. During the brief time he spends awkwardly hanging around the confident female, he ends up making a connection with her because of a gust of wind that happened to blow one his papers into her face. From there, he realizes the girl had planted a smooch mark on his paper. Awww, how adorable! But because, like everyone else, time moves on she catches her train leaving the gentleman behind, hoping he would see her again. Little does he realize that he will see her very soon. Because everyone knows it's a small world after all right? And I'll leave it there, otherwise I'll be describing the whole movie to you. But in this minute and a half worth that I described, builds up a lot of emotion that is absolutely heartwarming. Just the introduction will display, timidness, humor and regret in that short amount of time. As the story continues, you will see hopefulness, frustration, disappointment and joy. And boy does it have a satisfying ending.And the ordered display of emotions is just the beginning. The people who animated this film did an amazing job. The background and characters look like drawings but they also look 3D as well which creates a surreal but nostalgic feel of the story. Plus, to make the film feel even more retro, the crew decided to keep the film black and white except for the female's ruby red lipstick that's planted on the man's office paper. This allows the audience to focus more on what connects these two characters together.Also, the way the characters are constructed, physically, may be slightly disproportionate to the normal human being but my oh my are they one of the cutest couple of lovebirds I've seen on the screen in a long time. Sure, the gentleman is lanky but that creates the sense that he's like any other average Joe. The one thing I found that stood out the most on the girl were her eyes. I can see why the guy had to take a second glance at the girl. Her eyes were an eye grabber for him. The girl just has a really sweet looking face.Finally, what truly finished off this short film on a strong note was the music produced by composer Christophe Beck. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure how Beck was going to present the music for this story. After producing various action and comedy scores like RED (2010) and The Hangover (2009), I wasn't sure if I could trust Beck's ability to give out such whole hearted product. But he did here, no doubt. The music is partially what facilitates the emotions that are being evoked throughout the film and it really works. On a side note though, it almost resembles Adam Young's style of electro-pop (Owl City) like music. I'm curious if that inspired Beck.Now, here's why I can't give this short 10 stars like I wanted to. The first is because it creates a false sense of life. Unfortunately, not every person's life is like this, where they meet the person of their dreams so suddenly. The film made me wish that life was like that for everyone. That's what is so disappointing about the story. These kinds of occurrences hardly every happen. If they did happen, the world would be so much happier! The other reason why I can't give it full credit is because it is a short film and a real story cannot expand to only 7 minutes long. Plus, I have fallen in love with these two characters and I really hope that the producers decide to create a movie about these two lovers. That's something I'd definitely be up to see because this couple is unbeatable when it comes to love!

    As probably one of the few short films that I think needed this much credit and justification for its credit, it definitely deserves it. Paperman is so sweet that the audience will beg to see a movie made from this story.

  • In New York, an office clerk stumbles with the girl of his dreams on the platform of the train station while commuting. Out of the blue, she takes another train and when he sees, the train in gone with the beautiful girl.During the working period, the impossible happens: the young man sees his dream girl through the window in the building on the other side of the street. He tries to call her attention with paper airplanes despite the disapproval of his boss. When she leaves the office where she is, the man runs to the street expecting to meet his beloved woman. Will he find her?"Paperman" is a funny and romantic mute short animation in black wife and with a tale of serendipity in New York. The story is lovely and sweet and full of emotions along seven minutes running time: love, disappointment, expectations, frustration, fantasy and romance that entertain a lot. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Paperman"

  • This short won the Academy Award for Animated Short. There will be spoilers ahead: This short is the whole package. It looks absolutely beautiful, the story is sweet, charming and fascinating and everything comes together marvelously at the end.The decision to do this principally in black and white was perfect and totally works to create the appropriate mood and atmosphere. The character designs and movement are excellent and the pacing and story structure are executed effectively.I thought it was interesting how the two principle characters reacted to events, particularly during the last part of the short. The two characters the story revolves are believably attracted to one another and their reactions to each other and events ring true.

    This short was released as an extra on the Brave DVD. The short is excellent and bears repeated viewing. Most highly recommended.

  • I have been going to the theater on a pilgrimage for quite a few years now each January-February to see the annual showings of the Best Animated and Best Live Action Shorts. I am lucky enough to live in one of the few places in the country that shows it each year. Now what I am about to say might offend some, but it seems that compared to most years, this year's crop of animated shorts is not as good as usual. While I liked a few films, I didn't love any of them--and no really memorable film was in the lot (such as a couple recent winners, "Logorama" or "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore"). Now this is not to say not to see them--but none bowled me over, that's for sure.I liked "Paperman" quite a bit. Although a computer-generated cartoon, it has a great look--much like a traditionally inked cartoon. But it also had a nice distinctive style--mostly in black and white and with an interesting retro 1950s style. I also liked the story--it was sweet. But it also was just nice--and not much more. Would I give it the Oscar? No...but it's probably about as likely to take it as two other shorts--"Head Over Heels" and "Adam and Dog". The other two films seem like long-shots at best. We'll see when they pass out the statues later this month.

    UPDATE: "Paperman" did win the Oscar. Still, take my advice and try these two other films as well--they are quite good.

  • What a delightful short this is. Beautiful animation and music with a sweet, romantic story told with no dialogue. The story's about a man who meets a woman on a train platform on his way to work. There's instant chemistry but he doesn't act quickly enough and, before he knows it, the girl is gone. But, as fate would have it, he sees her again when he arrives to work at a high-rise office building. The only problem is he sees her through his office window as she's in the building across the street. I won't spoil the rest of it for you but it's the kind of story that should put a smile on the face of anyone who isn't a total grouch.

  • Oscar nominated, this short film is a simple story of two people who have a chance meeting only for fate to intervene to ensure it is more than just that. As such it has the potential to be corny and therefore hard to care about, but it manages to be quite touching. The plot stretches a bit with the paper planes essentially coming to life rather than just being a device but this was the only place where it pushed me. The sight of the main guy being held in his seat by the planes didn't really work for me and I would have preferred a bit more of a "passive" device (eg I preferred the woman's interaction with her plane) but mostly I went with it because I was into the short film.

    This engagement was achieved by the delicate touches provided in the music and the animation, both of which are excellent. Without so much as a word the film unfolds in mostly black and white and it has a great look to it – I have seen people posting screenshots from this film and some of them are beautiful enough to hang. The music plays in the background and resists the urge to overegg the material so it never feels like it is being used to guide your emotions in a cynical or undeserving manner. It takes you where you know it will go but the manner in which it does it is charming and pleasing; it will not have you in tears but it is delicate, charming and ultimately sweet and that is quite the achievement in a wordless 7 minute animation.

  • It's a short movie and I will keep this review as short as IMDb permits.I saw this before Wreck-it Ralph, make sure to be on time so you don't miss it.When you consider all the crap Disney delivers on television, it's a surprise to be completely swept away by this beautiful little b/w movie. Not one single word is said, the stunning visuals and appropriate music do all the talking. It reminded me of the beginning of Pixars "Up", without the bittersweet tone.

    Too bad for the business model, people can fold the merchandise themselves for this one. But please Disney, take more risks like this.

  • "Paperman" is one those short films that doesn't need a very complex or "deep" plot to be something incredibly enjoyable to watch. In anything, the simplicity and lack of cynicism of the plot made it even more charming, being, in that aspect, vastly superior to many of the bland of forgettable live-action romantic comedies which are released every year.In some ways, the romance in "Paperman" could be just as simple as the romantic from fairy tales. But that is exactly what this short is: A charming fairy tale which takes place in the present time, and it is also told in a very beautiful manner.The animation from this short is simply magnificent. In my opinion, it combines perfectly well the new digital animation techniques with traditional animation. Even if somebody doesn't like the plot from this short, the high quality of animation from "Paperman" is something undeniable.Personally, I loved every single minute from it.

    10/10

  • This gorgeous and tender love story manages to achieve in less than seven minutes what most Hollywood romantic comedies fail to do with big-star casting and clichéd plots. Beautifully capturing the themes of love at first sight, destiny and nature's intervention, 'Paperman' is a good-looking, heart-warming tale that's sheer perfection.

  • Perfect to go with Wreck It Ralph, which was one of Disney's best films since the Renaissance, and a great contrast to it as well. The animation and music are especially good in Paperman. The music is subtly sparkling and nostalgically whimsical, it fits beautifully and matches the story and characters nuance for nuance. The animation is outstanding, it meshes black and white sketches and computer animation(with the only other colour an effective red) and the two styles blend really well. The black and white colours look wonderful with an atmospheric soft grain, even the magic at the end which didn't look fake at all. There's symbolism too and a lot of it but not in a way that's odd or out of place. The story is one that might not work for a few(like with the magic) but one that most people should have no problem with, it has a set-up that has been done numerous times but the way it's told is simply but not simplistically and with much emotion and heart. And all without the characters uttering a single word, which is testament to how vividly and the colourful the characterisations came to life. The characters are familiar and somewhat archetypal but are written with such nuance and colour that that becomes irrelevant. Paperman was genuinely touching and didn't ever feel manipulative, I admit I was teary-eyed when it finished because the story really connected with me and the animation was so beautifully done. Overall, beautiful and touching short that deserved its Oscar, not one to be recycled. 10/10 Bethany Cox

  • This short animated feature, shown before Wreck it Ralph, is a powerful example of the emotional impact that can be achieved with animation. Not a word is spoken during the film, and I found myself choked up. Paperman is the perfect mix of laughter, romance and fantasy. The black and white style is visually stunning! The animators have outdone themselves with the classic style that almost makes the technology disappear, which is a wonderful change of pace in the 3-D crazy animated film department. This is one of the best pieces of animation to come out of the Walt Disney Company in years! Wreck it Ralph is a fun film and it is worth going to see. Especially since this gem precedes it. I highly recommend seeing both, in non-3-D versions of course.

  • Paperman is s fantastic short film with a great,touching and heartwarming story.The short was very enjoyable to watch before Wreck It Ralph,and I really like how there bringing short films back,but no one can do it as good as Pixar,howver Disney Animated Studios made a good effort with this,a very good and enjoyable short that will warm your heart.After a big business man discovers a girl who left him a piece of paper with a kiss from her on it,he uses paper airplanes to get her attention,as he discovers her in a building across the way from him.****/*****

    -DILLON HARRIS

  • The tone of the picture is so cute that I was excited to start to watch this film . Papers are drawn lively, showing the passion of the man who has fallen in love. Paper airplanes flying from the window to the window are very beautiful. They are sometimes hit by a gust of wind, sometimes interrupted by a group of birds. A white paper airplane shines on the black and white screen. Also, the appearance of old city is wonderful and has certain atmosphere. The story is very common. A man is taken with a woman at the first meeting, so he is destined to find her and follow her, then his passion reaches her and they reunite. It's a 7-minute short film, however, it tells us the beginning of love and let us imagine the story which should be continued.

  • What can i say more Disney excels every time they made many shorts before this & in animated full length films they are masters when they team up with Pixar studios.This 7 minutes short is the most amazing experience ever its got everything from great story to awesome visuals most of all the exploration of a one sided love story.The Plot:a guy is going to his office in the morning using the local train he meets a lovely girl & begins to fall for her soon she disappears feeling sad he reaches his office on top floors in new york city he spots her in another skyscraper building window hoping his luck would work this time he uses paper made airplanes trying to get her attention.This project includes some of the funniest comedy scenes ever i enjoyed every bit of it i loved the one when he is wasting all of his important work papers just to make plane out of them the boss suddenly comes up & tells him to stop it.The story is set in around 1950's decade no color is used here its all black & white,Paperman 2012 won Oscar it totally deserves it.The dude keep trying hard to throw paper planes outside until one of them would reach her room the climax is superb i won't spoil it here i saw this months ago but every time i think about it i laugh out loud to put it simply it is one of those shorts that stays fresh in your memory you wish it was a full movie.

    Overall Paperman 2012 is another unforgettable masterpiece from Disney my rating is 10/10:Highly Recommended

  • a masterpiece. this is the first reaction. simple and touching and breathtaking and source for remind lovely memories. like a great discovery of profound meanings of reality. the second reaction - a lovely love story. ignoring clichés. remembering the essence of an emotion who seems be useful as word , more as the feeling. the last reaction - must see again. for story and characters and music. for magnificent definition of freedom. for the status of the most motivational material from the last time. not to be better, more useful, more rich/happy/satisfied. but for be. yourself. a film like a glass with water in the hottest summer day. that is all.

  • If this is what the future of animation from Walt Disney looks like, one could say that they may have their best days even ahead of them. This beautiful tale won the animated short Oscar earlier this year and it's fully deserving. As of now, it's my favorite from the five nominees. I probably prefer the animation from PES' "Fresh Guacamole" over the one here, so it's the runner-up there, but storywise nothing comes close to "Paperman". It's a beautiful story about a lonesome man bored by his office-work and everyday routine, when he meets a woman who's like a fresh breeze of life that rocks his world. Sadly, she disappears with the train as quickly as she entered his life. Will he ever see her again? Maybe a few paper planes can lead the way back to happiness.

    Lots of heart included in this one and most of us can possibly identify with the main character. I'm a sucker for B&W-films, so this helped the matter in my case as well. Although it wasn't 100% black and white. The mark of her lipstick was a great contrast and a nice way to depict the color she brought into our hero's life. His boss' actions were kinda mean (although understandable), but pretty hilarious too all the way down to how he was animated as a bit of a bothersome grumbler. The photos in the outro were pretty cute and a great way to close the short, and even manage to top the final shot of the film when it ended after slightly under seven minutes exactly where it should have. Just when you think, nobody could top Pixar in the amount of how much life and emotion they put into seemingly inanimate objects, Disney comes up with a beautiful tale centered on boring documents and writing paper. Chapeau!

  • This hand-drawn Walt Disney animated short is one I just saw with my movie theatre-working friend before the feature Wreck-It Ralph. It's in black-and-white with the exception of a woman's lips which are red. The title character is a paper pusher at a corporate company who meets a lovely lady on the way to work. She accidentally pressed her lips on one of her sheets which was likewise passed to him. He can't stop thinking of her especially as she's across the street in another building which he sees her in when looking through his window...I'll stop there and just say I loved the whole atmosphere with some amusing touches that made me smile if not laugh. Really, I'll just say I'm so glad to have arrived in time to watch this before the main feature and I recommend you do the same if you're on your way to watch Wreck-It Ralph...

  • Gorgeous animation, and heartwarming, if a bit stereotypical.

  • Disney, Pixar and Marvel are the best at telling short stories. But love stories are best to be told by Disney. The guys from Disney know how to tell these kinds of "lullabies" and they're the best in the business. This one is heartmelting, showing the quest a man has to do in order to reach the soul of the woman that he loves. It's so good that you can almost transcend in the story.

  • Paperman is shown before Wreck-It Ralph. It looks and feels like an elaborate daydream, and even features a story not unlike the wish- fulfillment fantasies that compose our most wonderful daydreams. Like our wish-fulfillment fantasy though, it is pretty simple and cheesy, but that's perhaps the very point of this short (and I can appreciate that). Its animation is breathtaking and you really have to watch it just to appreciate how great it is. It fills you with that wonder you felt when you watched amazing animation for the first time. I definitely recalled feeling that feeling when I first saw Toy Story when I was 4.

    Wonderful short to play before Wreck-It Ralph (which plays more like a CRAZY, elaborate dream). Like Wreck-It Ralph, it's destined to be remember for a long, long time.

  • In a train station, a man and a woman see each other. The love story has begun at this time. The man falls in love with the woman at first sight, but she goes away by train. One day, he finds her across the way in front of his office, while working. He tries to make her notice him by casting paper planes to her, but it doesn't work. Finally, he loses sight of her and he is depressed. However, a lot of paper planes that the man threw give rise to a miracle.This animated film represents two things. One is the irony which questions the society too accustomed to living an ordinary life. For example, all the workers except for the man have exactly the same appearance. It suggests that obeying rules is not always so good. The other is that miracles will happen if we don't give up. The paper planes standing for the man's love are the evidence. In the real world, this can't happen, but such a thing can do.

    This film is romantic and moving. I love it very much and want to watch it again. You may also find it interesting, so please watch it.

  • This story begins with the scene where the man and woman who are waiting for the train appear. The documents which the man had are blown by a wind, which paper serves as a key point of this story, and then the story is developed. I like this film very much because characters, sound music and animation are totally good. I think that these characters are very lovely. Although it is animation, it is because the motion and expression like man are carried out. Moreover, I was impressed by this man's pure feeling. I think that back music expresses this feeling well. Although this film is just 7 minutes, I could know that if people have a pure feeling, wishes would come true. This movie is not only interesting animation because we can remember the pure feeling which tends to be forgotten in modern society. I would like to see color version.

  • The story begins with a paper hitting a man. Her paper hits him and his paper hits her too. Then her lip's shape is left on his paper. It is destiny meeting and their love story starts! I don't know whether they fall in love with each other when they met, but he finds her at the next building to his office and he tries to contact her. I think that it is very charming that the method to contact her is a paper plane. It is a romantic idea. At the scene that his paper planes don't get to her, I felt nervous and I wished for success. From the scene that he runs from his office, the story has energy. I like the scene that the paper planes collect best! It is cute!

    The depiction of the characters of this story is good and the music with pop is good too. My heart beats throughout the story. It is also nice that their continuance is on the credit roll. Any girl loves this film. Of course, I want boys to watch this too.

  • A man and a woman meet at the terminal because of a sheet of paper blown off by the wind. This short animation story makes progress by many pieces of paper and paper planes. Though there are no words and no scenes where the man and the woman have a conversation in this short film, sheets of paper play an important part in their communication. This film is mostly a monochrome animation. I think that this effect sometimes expresses his feeling, such as boring and regretful feeling, but sometimes expresses his bright future by the comparison between black and white. The music in this film is rhythmical and describes the movement of paper planes and the relationship between the man and the woman well. This film is a heart-warming story and I feel the power of love, so I recommend everyone who is in love with someone and who wants to love someone to watch the film.