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Directed by Paul Abascal, Paparazzi chronicles the aftermath of four paparazzi photographers whose search for the all-important "perfect shot" ends in a tragic car accident. Movie star Bo Laramie (Col... read more read more...e Hauser) is understandably furious when, thanks to the notorious celebrity-chasers, his wife, Abby (Robin Tunney), is seriously injured, and his eight-year-old son is paralyzed. After the accident, Bo dedicates his life to putting a stop to a paparazzo's deadly overzealousness. Chris Rock, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Gibson, and Vince Vaughn are reported to be featured in cameo appearances. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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78 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 24 min.

Directed by: Paul Abascal

Release Date: September 3, 2004

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DVD Release Date: January 11, 2005

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  • March 14, 2012
    Innovative, ground breaking cinema? No. But it's still a pretty decent ride, and this movie is filled with cameos. I wouldn't own the movie, but it is what it is. An hour of action, and drama that unfolds with the hollywood ending that you knew was coming all along. Obviously wri... read moretten as revenge against the real Paparazzi out there.
  • January 19, 2008
    Could of been a decent revenge-action flick with a performance from a promisiung new star but only feels like dull, dark and recklass thriller where the good guy gets away with murder.
  • February 3, 2007
    A violent, stupid and completely pointless revenge film.
  • August 2, 2006
    No, this is the rating you give to awful movies.
  • April 2, 2009
    This film made me sympathize more with public figures and celebrities. Regardless of your fame or profession, everyone's entitled to their privacy.
  • January 1, 2009
    I enjoyed this alot, however unless you already do? it makes you hate the press. A nod to tom sizemore who always plays good charectors. Interesting storyline to boot
  • February 8, 2008
    I think if that TMZ show is on the air for more than 5 more years this movie will be hailed as a masterpiece. Granted, at the moment I do love how it portrays the paparazzis as pure scum, worse than anyone Bronson ever had to kill, and Baldwin and Sizemore are amazing. But I re... read moremember when this came out I laughed at a Hollywood star making a film about something that irritated the elite, and not us norms. What next, someone taking his revenge on a lousy on set craft services? However, the more I see TMZ the more I would love to see all those folks brutally murdered. If there were a Traces of Death video with these folks who are trying to make celebrity watching, gossip and harrassment hip and cool being murdered in various gory ways, if there was any justice it would be more profitable than Titanic. They are really forcing the whole celebrity culture down norms throats, where even real news programs have their paparazzi minute, so I think soon it will be common for us non-celebs to want them dead too. But just for the record, this film is great, pulpy fun that I'm surprised hasn't gained a larger exploitation lovin' audience.
  • January 22, 2008
    Good revenge film.
  • December 12, 2009
    This was a decent film. Having Tom Sizemore to play one of the scumbags was a nice choice. I'm not sure why Chris Rock had that small cameo when he could have chosen a bigger part, but nice to see him.
  • August 2, 2009
    Was worried this movie would make me very angry, but once the vigilante justice started all was well.

Critic Reviews


Owen Gleiberman
September 9, 2004
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

It doesn't take long for the film to devolve into a ludicrously far-fetched Celebrity Death Wish. Full Review

Ben Kenigsberg
September 7, 2004
Ben Kenigsberg, Village Voice

An egregiously self-serving slice of celebrity worship. Full Review

Joe Leydon
September 7, 2004
Joe Leydon, Variety

Visually uninspired and dramatically overheated, Paparazzi has overall look and feel of generic direct-to-video production. Full Review

Ruthe Stein
September 7, 2004
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

A vigilante movie so sleazy and creepy it makes Death Wish look like a comedy. Full Review

Lisa Rose
September 7, 2004
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

A vigilante fable so boorish, brainless and mean-spirited, everyone involved should be locked up for assault. Full Review

Jack Mathews
September 7, 2004
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

For anyone who's ever wondered how good it would feel to knock down a photographer with his car and then back over him. Full Review

Kevin Thomas
September 7, 2004
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

No serious exploration of the issue of the invasion of privacy of celebrities but a classic exploitation picture -- topical, punchy, occasionally unintentionally laughable and morally dubious. Full Review

James Berardinelli
September 6, 2004
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

One has the sense that if the level of violence had been ratcheted up a little, Paparazzi might have been more of a guilty pleasure and less of a chore to watch. Full Review

Megan Lehmann
September 6, 2004
Megan Lehmann, New York Post

A cheeseball revenge thriller with an alarmingly twisted moral.

Kirk Honeycutt
September 5, 2004
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

Burdened with wooden acting and a laughable, Death Wish-like premise.

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