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Positive Reviews
36
Negative reviews
5
Average Rating
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3.0
We gave it an A Fifteen years ago, during the Nielsen ratings heyday of Everybody Loves Raymond, if youd told me that there was a real actor trapped i ..
EW
4.4
In the opening scene of Alex Lehmanns buddy dramedy, Paddleton, the movies central characters are side by side, listening to the kind of news no one w ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Parents need to know that Paddleton is a comedy with serious underpinnings that make it both funny and poignant.
Common Sense Media
3.5
The film eschews corny plot twists for a more laid back portrait of its two protagonists sweetly content rapport, in which jokey banter helps stave of ..
Variety
3.0
Ray Romano and Mark Duplass play friends forced to emote when one of them has cancer in a comedy drama that doesnt quite convince as either To play Pa ..
The Guardian
1.9
George A. Romero is among the most generous and empathetic of horror filmmakers, concerned with the traps of capitalism, which uses baubles to distrac ..
3.5
Photo: Patrick Wymore/Netflix The cancer buddy movie Paddleton (which premieres today on Netflix) is embarrassingly bad until 20 minutes from the end, ..
Vulture
3.5
Mark Duplass and Ray Romano play misfit friends who go on a road trip after one of them is diagnosed with terminal cancer in this Netflix dramedy.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
When contemplating the subject of dying, Michael (Mark Duplass) can muster little else than eh.
The New York Times
2.0
But with this diagnosis, and the way these friends talk around it, we see just how close these two loners in sneakers and khaki shorts are: they love ..
3.8
The meandering narrative doesnt contain much in the way of surprises, to be sure, with the picture succeeding primarily as a portrait of a real, down ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Where to Stream: Paddleton More Options End of life issues havent been explored a whole lot in movies, mainly because assisted suicide hasnt been lega ..
Decider
4.5
It is a film that deserves to find an audience, for whilst it presents familiar narrative arches, it presents a refreshing, beautiful take on male rel ..
Film Inquiry
3.5
A sweet if necessarily heart rending indie road movie with terrific performances from a finely matched Mark Duplass and Ray Romano.
Flickering Myth
4.0
A poignant, bittersweet and often hilarious love letter to the meaning of friendship featuring two outstanding central performances.
Flickering Myth
2.0
In line with a fair amount of Duplass output, this film is admirable in its simplicity.
The Film Stage
3.1
While Paddleton takes its time to get there, it ultimately reaches a deeply poignant conclusion. If youre patient enough, that alone could be worth th ..
Chicago Tribune
3.0
The Verdict: Despite existing within the auspices of a predictable subgenre of indie film, Paddleton manages to affect and delight in surprising ways.
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
55 SHARES Facebook Twitter Alex Lehmanns Paddleton opens on a decidedly (and deceptively) serious note.
The Play List
3.5
The story being told may not sound especially exciting on paper, but the chemistry between Duplass and Romano ensures the film is never less than enga ..
Nz Herald
4.5
While the pace is slow, theres something gripping about Nightflyers.
Stuff
3.5
Its a movie of modest ambition that relies on its strong cast to elevate it.
Daily Dot
4.0
The final ten minutes are heartbreaking; I dont remember the last time I wept so hard at a screen flashing images onto my face.
Film Companion
3.0
This leads to a drily ambling exploration of masculinity and overcoming self imposed barriers, spanning a short road trip to the nearest outlet stocki ..
The Shiz Nit
4.4
2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: In a time where toxic masculinity is a frequent and necessary topic, along comes Paddleton, a film that celebrates non to ..
Awards Circuit
4.5
If youre familiar with Ray Romano, chances are its from the long running sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond or his voicework on Ice Age.
Polygon
4.0
In real life, but especially in Hollywood, love has a way of becoming a complicated thing, distorted and ultimately hamstrung by things like sex and s ..
No La
3.0
Paddleton isnt a film that benefits from too much viewer cogitation.
Film Avclub
1.5
Their advertised journey promises hijinks and tearful goodbyes, all likely forgettable.
Mash Able
3.0
Director Alexandre Lehmann tends toward two handers about tough, but familiar, situations.
Mid West Film Journal
3.5
LOUISA: LOUISA SAYS: The tenderly funny yet sad bromance dramedy Paddleton gives a decidedly male perspective on friendship, mortality, and morality.
Screen Zealots
4.5
He just knows hes bad at it and thoroughly worries about having to engage with people who initiate.
The Spool
3.8
What Romano delivers here is unexpected and downright staggering.
Hollywood News
3.0
The fact that Alex Lehmanns Paddleton concerns two friends, one of which has just been told hes dying of cancer, could make you run scared from the so ..
Worldo Free L
3.8
Arguably the bromance movie of the year, Paddleton will leave you with an empty box of tissues, calling your best friend.
The Hollywood Outsider
4.0
The 400 Word Review: Paddleton The Ray Romano/Mark Duplass dramedy is heartbreaking, but absolutely worth watching.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.0
A sad comedy about death and friendship, featuring a favorite actor and contemplative music. Paddleton is beautifully written and features wonderfully ..
Ready Steady Cut
3.1
The attempt to mix pathos with gallows humor comes off as awkward more times than not, while the improvisational feel of the movie prevents it from ac ..
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
As Paddleton posits in the heart wrenching final minutes, what better balm can there be to loneliness than all consuming companionship
Arré
2.0
A more daring movie might have strived to really rock the foundation of this central relationship and see what shakes loose as a result.
Matt Pais
3.0
The thing is, you think you are ready for it, since the whole movie has been building up to this moment, but when it happens you find yourself untethe ..
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