Paddleton

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): February 22, 2019

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Ratings

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ChunkMcNipplesFeb 23, 2019

I've never rated a movie before, so I'm not sure where to start. Like a lot of indie looking films on Netflix, I expected to watch this for about 5 mins before turning it off. As we all know they will green light just about anything, leavingI've never rated a movie before, so I'm not sure where to start. Like a lot of indie looking films on Netflix, I expected to watch this for about 5 mins before turning it off. As we all know they will green light just about anything, leaving to some down right tragedies. This movie though, somehow locked me in from the start. The banter and character development throughout this film lead you to feel things that for me at least can't be put well enough into words for this review. I sat staring at the credits allowing them to almost completely run, just thinking about how great this movie is. 10/10 for making me feel things no movie has ever made me feel before. I hope Mark and Ray win something for their performances. To the writer/s, thank you.… Expand

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crafty100Feb 22, 2019

Often with films like these you are waiting for the pay off at the end, getting through the journey for the big moment. This is not one of those films. It's brilliantly acted, funny, awkward and at times silly without losing it's sombreOften with films like these you are waiting for the pay off at the end, getting through the journey for the big moment. This is not one of those films. It's brilliantly acted, funny, awkward and at times silly without losing it's sombre tone.
The best friendships between guys is many a time one of loyalty without expressing ones emotions, this film plays to that brilliantly. The terminal diagnosis is always the elephant in the room, not talked about, but the catalyst for everything that happens and how the characters interact. They know it, the audience knows it and it makes even the small moments an intense watch and allows you to feel for both characters, even when they aren't always on the same page.
This is not a feel-good film, but a fantastic story of 2 middle aged men with the type of friendship that shows that the concept of 'the one' is not for everyone, but the best person in your life can be a guy you can eat pizza with while watching kung fu movies.… Expand

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handfedFeb 28, 2019

The first thing that came to mind when the movie ended was " why did they make this movie?"
pointlessly melancholic only works with brilliant acting and writing which you will not find here

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JLuis_001Mar 4, 2019

I like it although I think it has received more appreciation than it deserved.
Excuse a bit the arrogance but the truth is that despite being functional, it never ceases to be a fairly basic drama.
Very much within the Netflix standard.

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imthenoobMar 12, 2019

It's definitely not the comedy it's portrayed as when it deals with one of the friend's decision to end his life upon a terminal cancer diagnosis and the other friend sticking by his side throughout his final days. While at first, The friendsIt's definitely not the comedy it's portrayed as when it deals with one of the friend's decision to end his life upon a terminal cancer diagnosis and the other friend sticking by his side throughout his final days. While at first, The friends try to keep things upbeat, optimistic and sticking to the same routine (almost as if it was business as usual). They soon find themselves struggling with the decision and the inevitability that, in a way, two lives are going to be ended when just one dies.

It's a really touching film with great performances. Romano does a fantastic job and Duplass, as always, continues to kill it in these low-budget films that never seem to get enough credit where credit is due. I very highly recommend it if you can find the time to watch it.… Expand