Movie

Paparazzi

2004 · 84 min

A slick, grim revenge thriller that plays like a guilty-pleasure power fantasy, with mounting tension and a satisfying dose of schadenfreude.

Tagline: One good shot deserves another.
Overview: A rising Hollywood actor decides to take personal revenge against a group of four persistent photographers to make them pay for almost causing a personal tragedy involving his wife and son.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, crime, media, family
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
crime
media
family
justice
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild