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We are nearing the end of 2009 and in the running for cutest film of the year is Paper Heart
Paper Heart is the new documentary-comedy that follows comedian Charlyne Yi on her quest to find out what love is. You may recognise Charlyne as the stoner girl from Knocked Up, but at the age of 23 she is already a big star on the comedy circuit in America and a budding writer. Paper Heart is her big screen writing debut.
At the start of the film Charlyne is adamant she is incapable of falling in love, and as she isn't sure what love is she decides to find out. Together, Charlyne and director Nicholas Jasenovec (played in the film by Jake Johnson) set out on a tour of America to ask people all about love. They interview real couples who share heartbreaking and funny stories of their experiences that would make the coldest hearts thaw. Their stories are accompanied by cartoons, puppets and stop motion animation giving this film a quirky charm.
While filming their documentary, Charlyne meets Michael Cera who unashamedly pursues Charlyne despite her obvious reluctance. As filming progresses the documentary turns its focus on Charlyne and Michael's relationship. Reality and fiction are combined as their budding relationship is captured on film, prompting questions over their real off screen love lives. Not surprisingly, both are dodging that question as much as possible so we are still none the wiser on that one.
Michael Cera does his usual awkward comedy that never fails, but we also see him as a confident love interest unlike anything he is known for in previous work.
It is Charlyne who is the true star of this film. Her deadpan humour together with her infectious, totally unflattering, but completely awesome giggle makes it hard not to love her. Combined, the comedic chemistry between Charlyne and Michael is hilarious but in an understated way. Also look out for fantastic cameos from funny friends Martin Starr, Paul Rust and Seth Rogen.
Although the film has a strong beginning it does wane towards the end when things start going wrong with the documentary and the relationship. It becomes less light hearted and a bit too real. But then again, doesn't that sound just like a real relationship?
Though the film may be too cutesy for some, it is definitely a refreshing take on the romantic comedy format and certainly worth a viewing.
8/10
Paper Heart is released on November 13th
Tags: paper heart charlotte stear film new release charlyne li martin starr paul rust seth rogen romantic comedy romcom jake johnson cinema
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