Dear viewers, today I want to tell you about the film “The Paperboy”, directed by Lee Daniels, based on the novel by Peter Decker. This is a bold, provocative and sometimes frank film that will arouse many feelings and emotions in the audience.
The film follows the life of journalist Ward Jenkins (Matthew McConaughey), who along with his partner Yardley Jed (David Oyelowo) investigates the case of how a young man was convicted of murdering a sheriff in a small town in Florida. Soon, Ward’s brother Jack (Zac Efron) comes to their aid, who falls in love with a woman trying to prove the innocence of a convict.
One of the main themes of the film is racism and social issues. These themes develop through a variety of characters, each with their own view of the world. The film describes the cruelty, injustice and oppression of the government and the authorities, and shows how people can speak out against them.
The acting in the film is amazing, especially Matthew McConaughey, who shows us all the facets of his talent. As in other works of Lee Daniels, the film has many scenes that can cause the audience discomfort, but they help to show us the world in which the characters of the film live.
One of the things I want to focus on is cinematography and stage design. The film transports us to the 60s of the last century, and thanks to the magnificent design and choice of music we really feel in those times.
In addition, I would like to note the editing and pace of the film. These elements give the film a special dynamic that does not allow viewers to distract from the plot.