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A crude, ludicrous exploitation movie with a questionable moral.
All Critics (81) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (67) | DVD (12)
Pointedly ugly vigilante screed. Sep 9, 2004
Pointedly ugly vigilante screed.
Robert Abele
It doesn't take long for the film to devolve into a ludicrously far-fetched Celebrity Death Wish. Sep 9, 2004 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
It doesn't take long for the film to devolve into a ludicrously far-fetched Celebrity Death Wish.
Owen Gleiberman
An egregiously self-serving slice of celebrity worship. Sep 7, 2004
An egregiously self-serving slice of celebrity worship.
Ben Kenigsberg
Visually uninspired and dramatically overheated, Paparazzi has overall look and feel of generic direct-to-video production. Sep 7, 2004
Visually uninspired and dramatically overheated, Paparazzi has overall look and feel of generic direct-to-video production.
Joe Leydon
A vigilante movie so sleazy and creepy it makes Death Wish look like a comedy. Sep 7, 2004 | Rating: 0/4 | Full Review…
A vigilante movie so sleazy and creepy it makes Death Wish look like a comedy.
Ruthe Stein
A vigilante fable so boorish, brainless and mean-spirited, everyone involved should be locked up for assault. Sep 7, 2004
A vigilante fable so boorish, brainless and mean-spirited, everyone involved should be locked up for assault.
Lisa Rose
How can anyone with half a brain buy in to this nonsense? Apr 29, 2009 | Full Review…
How can anyone with half a brain buy in to this nonsense?
Felix Vasquez Jr.
It's not a good sign when a director's primary claim to fame is as Mel Gibson's former hair stylist. Apr 19, 2009 | Rating: D- | Full Review…
It's not a good sign when a director's primary claim to fame is as Mel Gibson's former hair stylist.
Cole Smithey
The depth of the filmmaker's crassness is dazzling, in its way, like a Grand Canyon created solely by the moral erosion of greed and whorishness. Sep 16, 2005 | Full Review…
The depth of the filmmaker's crassness is dazzling, in its way, like a Grand Canyon created solely by the moral erosion of greed and whorishness.
Jeremy C. Fox
Loathsome doesn't begin to describe it. How about "toxic"? Jun 30, 2005 | Rating: 0/4 | Full Review…
Loathsome doesn't begin to describe it. How about "toxic"?
Walter Chaw
Paparazzi just takes itself too seriously. Jun 16, 2005 | Rating: D+ | Full Review…
Paparazzi just takes itself too seriously.
Bill Clark
...a laughably over-the-top thriller... Feb 13, 2005 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
...a laughably over-the-top thriller...
David Nusair
Paparazzi is an awful action revenge thriller that lacks anything truly interesting. The film has a poor cast, a poorly written script, wooden performances and direction from a director that can't seem to craft something good with his ideas. I really expected something good with this one, but I was really let down. The film had a promising start, but it started to come apart in the middle and by the end, it was laughably bad. The performances are horrible, and the film is filled with clichés. This is the perfect example of a film that could have been much better if the script would have been rewritten and revised a few times. This is a letdown, and if you're expecting something good, fun and original, you'll be sadly disappointed. Watch something else, as this one is definitely not worth your time. The film tries too hard at being revolutionary and trying something new, but it fails to deliver anything of note and it just ends up being a big waste of time. Paparazzi is simply put, a poorly crafted film that lacked in every sense of the word. Watch something else as this one doesn't provide you with anything worthwhile to watch. In the revenge genre, there have been far better movies than this one. Paparazzi just doesn't cut it, due to its stupid, poorly constructed script, and painful performances. As a whole, this is a very forgettable revenge film that you definitely should avoid if you love the genre. Watch Law Abiding Citizen, the original Straw Dogs or any other genre film, and avoid this painful trash that just relies on previous ideas from other better films to create its lackluster thrills.
Super Reviewer
Innovative, ground breaking cinema? No. But it's still a pretty decent ride, and this movie is filled with cameos. I wouldn't own the movie, but it is what it is. An hour of action, and drama that unfolds with the hollywood ending that you knew was coming all along. Obviously written as revenge against the real Paparazzi out there.
Could of been a decent revenge-action flick with a performance from a promisiung new star but only feels like dull, dark and recklass thriller where the good guy gets away with murder.
A violent, stupid and completely pointless revenge film.
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