A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 12 nominations
John P. Fertitta
- Sam Ellison
- (as John Fertitta)
Jay Oliver
- Mr. Guthrie
- (as James Oliver)
- …
Storyline
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- TriviaIn 2014, Nicole Kidman said that the only time she has gone method and stayed in character throughout a shoot was during this production.
- GoofsJack tosses his beer as he's walking towards Charlotte. Then he takes the boxes but still has the beer in his left hand. When he turns around again, the beer is gone.
- Quotes
Charlotte Bless: [in regards to Jack's jellyfish stings] If anyone's gonna piss on him, it's going to be me. He don't like strangers peeing on him.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Featured review
The Paperboy really delivers
After watching the movie I was asking myself what the heck did I just watch, but whatever it was I liked it....Now first off this movies is not for everyone, it's extremely sexual, violent, and at times confusing, but it is never dull or plotting. The story is captivating and the actor/actresses pull you in right from the start and never let go until the ending credits roll. The storyline is unique and original with it's crazy cast of characters. Don't try and out think this one, go with the flow and let this backwoods swamp tale take you on an mesmerizing journey into a world you'll be glad you were able to glimpse.
I'm going to say a few things about some of the actors/actresses as they truly do make this a must see movie. First Matthew McConaughey, if he's starting to get type-cast so what, he is absolutely wonderful in this role...bravo. Nicole Kidman is sensational, once again proving no matter what the role she excels and is without a doubt one of the very finest actresses of our time. John Cusack takes on a very different type of character than what you've seen of him the past and really shines and delivers a riveting memorable performance. The entire cast of this movie deserves credit for bring life to this Lee Daniels film.
I've noticed that some reviewers are giving this a less than glowing review, but in my humble but accurate opinion, this is an excellent piece of film making and should be given it's rightful praise for what it is....OUTSTANDING!!
I'm going to say a few things about some of the actors/actresses as they truly do make this a must see movie. First Matthew McConaughey, if he's starting to get type-cast so what, he is absolutely wonderful in this role...bravo. Nicole Kidman is sensational, once again proving no matter what the role she excels and is without a doubt one of the very finest actresses of our time. John Cusack takes on a very different type of character than what you've seen of him the past and really shines and delivers a riveting memorable performance. The entire cast of this movie deserves credit for bring life to this Lee Daniels film.
I've noticed that some reviewers are giving this a less than glowing review, but in my humble but accurate opinion, this is an excellent piece of film making and should be given it's rightful praise for what it is....OUTSTANDING!!
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- Jan 8, 2013
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $693,286
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $102,706
- Oct 7, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $3,783,865
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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