Bowserb46 I think this is another underrated and under-seen movie. Twenty years old now (2015) but it plays nearly as well now as 20 years ago.This movie has it all. The writing is exceptional, with believable dialog and totally true to life little office stories going on in the background. Truly a cast of top actors. Michael McDougal might be Randy Quaid's best part. Also, Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei,plus the lesser supporting parts all written and acted well. I wonder what it would cost to get that cast together in a movie today!And kudos to Ron Howard. Even in 1994, he had come a long way since Grand Theft Auto! He, may be the next Mike Nichols--a director who has as much ability to attract and audience as the actors.

vincentlynch-moonoi I very rarely give an "8", but this is one helluva movie! First, the basic story is terrific. It all centers around a second-rate NYC newspaper that tries its hardest, and although it seems as if there are several separate stories, they all do come together as the film progresses. You have the competition between Glenn Close and Michael Keaton over who should manage the newspaper. You have the tension between Michael Keaton and his pregnant wife, Marisa Tomei, over which Keaton loves more -- the newspaper or his wife and soon-to-be-born baby. You have Robert Duvall struggling with a major illness and his estrangement from his daughter...all simmering while he tries to serve as the publisher of the newspaper. You all have a struggling young news photographer, and assorted odd reporters. And all this is operating while 2 young Black men are being held for apparently racially motivated murders they didn't commit. And all this is a 24 hour period.Michael Keaton is wonderful as Henry Hackett, and it made me realize that I miss his presence in today's cinema. He was a fine actor, and hopefully is regenerating his career.Robert Duvall is an actor I often dismissed, but have come to appreciate more in recent years. He's good here, although this is far from his finest role; he does have his moments, however. Glenn Close is -- as always -- very fine in her role. Marisa Tomei is excellent in her role, although I think the director might have played it just a bit differently. Randy Quaid is okay as an odd reporter. It is nice seeing Jason Robards in a cameo role.Ron Howard directed, and his job was close to flawless. One of his best films.Highly recommended.

thesar-2 The Paper is one of those movies I revisit every once in awhile, after having seen it multiple of times when I was younger. And with visit, I fall in love with it all over again.What's funny, with this 8/7/13 latest viewing, is that they knew their kind, back in 1994, was on their way out. Talk about foreshadowing!Now, the newspaper business isn't extinct yet, but probably will be soon. I know I haven't subscribed to a newspaper in probably 15-16 years, but I did love reading them – despite the black fingers and stacks of old papers to be taken out as downfalls.I digress. My point is, if anyone watches this today, for the first time, they may find it completely outdated. Case in point: (chain) smoking in buildings, beepers and least of all: the newspaper business trying to be the first to nab a story when it only publishes once a day and at night.This is sad. This movie is literally action and suspense-packed from minute one. I enjoy the progression of these characters, their deadlines, stress, movements, dialogue and depth. I believe this movie is incredibly made well, fun, funny and is worth every minute of screen time. So, if you're a first time viewer, just think: 1994 and move on and along with these fantastic characters.I also fancy 24-hour movies, or films that take place in one day'ish. This one begins in the morning, and follows reporter/editor Henry (a fantastic performance from Michael Keaton) for one complete day and his plight to tell the truth vs. what's easy to publish that might ruin two boy's lives. They're accused of murder and this particular newspaper's front page (alone) might convict them. He needs to fight deadlines, problems, his own superiors and the pending birth of his first child. You feel every bit of his stress and love it at the same time.Every single actor in this movie gave their 100% and had incredible depth and believability. But, namely, I loved Keaton's Henry, Glenn Close's Alicia, Robert Duvall's Bernie and Randy Quaid's Michael. Notably, and as a TV's The Incredible Hulk fan growing up, it's awesome to see the name "Jack McGee" show up in the credits. (He's a minor character, but that name…in association with a movie about an all-but tabloid…is gold for a fan of the Hulk series like me.)I don't award too many films with 5/5 stars (or in IMDb's case, 10/10,) but besides the fact I grew up wanting to be a journalist (and studied it in college many moons ago,) I fall more and more in love with this film as the day progresses with each viewing. I love the story, the fast pace, the cinematography, the comedic lines and above all else, the characters. I absolutely love this film.On a side note, it's sad to say, in 1994, and in 2013…racial tensions and crimes almost match. This makes this movie relevant, even today, but not for good reasons.

long-ford 'The Paper' is solid entertainment. The film shows the high tension jobs of reporters working in a big city tabloid paper. The plot is rather implausible, but the film has a cracking pace and good performances all round. Michael Keaton is dynamite as the workaholic editor of the paper who's immersed in his job and neglecting his pregnant wife Marisa Tomei. Robert Duvall, Glenn Close and Jason Robards all do well in supporting roles. The ending is full of loop-holes but somehow manages to work. Worth watching for it's energy and fine acting.Overall 7/10