Paddleton

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 27, 2026 Paddleton is a quiet, heartfelt Netflix film that comes very close to being a 10/10. What makes it stand out is its honesty and simplicity, telling a deeply human story with a gentle, understated style that feels very real. The film works because of its strong performances and natural chemistry, especially in the way it balances humor, sadness, and friendship without ever feeling forced. It takes an emotional subject and handles it with sincerity, warmth, and just enough wit to keep it from becoming overwhelming. There is no need for big flashy moments here. The power comes from the characters, the dialogue, and the emotional weight behind every scene. It is the kind of movie that stays with you after it ends. Overall, Paddleton is a touching and beautifully acted film that earns a very strong 9/10, and is just one step away from being perfect. See more Pamela M @RT97100360 Jun 13, 2025 I have yet to see a movie that so affected me and how I see the end of life. It is funny and endearing. It is the human struggle. See more Nico F @RT42155771 Mar 25, 2025 This movie was such a nice, down to earth, movie. It is slow paced and quiet, but it truly reached deep in my heart. It touches on such a taboo subject, and the lives of these regular, day to day men, who don't really have anyone else. It was truly a beautiful movie. If you need to cry, this one's for you. See more Leo P @RT22311026 Mar 25, 2025 I watched this movie on mushrooms like 5-6 years ago and I swear I have thought about it once a week since I’ve watched it. This was like sadistically sad and I think it’s pretty messed up that it being funny too made it sadder. I’m not sure if the mushrooms engrained it into my head or something but yeah I’d recommend it See more Daniel B @observor Jan 1, 2025 I have absolutely no idea what the point of this movie is. Apparently to show someone killing themselves, as entertainment? As dumb as the characters in it. See more Jeff M @jeffmarshallmovieblogger Feb 11, 2024 This is an overly slow, overly quirky and overly low-key comedy drama that still manages to be somewhat effective by the end of the movie thanks in large part to two engaging performances by Duplass and Romano. Both play outcasts whose friendship with one another seems to be the extent of their social interactions. They watch kung fu movies, eat pizza and subtly fill the gaps in one another's lives. Their interaction, and the threat of its demise, is what makes the movie work moderately well. Supporting characters pop up every now and then, but none of them are fleshed out - although it is nice to see Hardison show up there (I don't think I've seen him since his DIFFERENT WORLD days). This is a two-man show, and Romano in particular gives a suprisingly good performance. He has really branched out from beyond his sitcom days and with movies like this and THE BIG SICK has proven himself a fine actor. This isn't one of those movies you'll remember next year or even next week, but you could do much, much worse (yes, I'm talking about you HE'S ALL THAT!) See more Read all reviews

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