‘Paper Tiger’: What The Critics Are Saying About James Gray’s Cannes Film With Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson & Miles Teller
James Gray's film 'Paper Tiger' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a ten-minute standing ovation. The movie, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller, explores the pursuit of the American Dream amidst a dangerous Russian mafia scheme. Critics have generally praised the film for its acting and cinematography, with some noting its intense and personal storytelling.
- ▪'Paper Tiger' received a ten-minute standing ovation at its Cannes premiere.
- ▪The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller and focuses on two brothers entangled in a Russian mafia scheme.
- ▪Critics have given the film largely positive reviews, highlighting its acting and cinematography.
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- ▪ ‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Miles Teller and Adam Driver Get Ensnared by the Russian Mob in a James Gray Film With More Atmosphere Than Plausibility — Variety
- ▪ ‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Deliver Big Time in James Gray’s Operatically Intense Crime Drama — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller Deliver a Tender Thriller in Paper Tiger — TIME — Top
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'Paper Tiger' Cannes Film Festival James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a ten-minute standing ovation last night following its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller, follows two brothers who pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family. Bonds are tested and betrayal boils. Neon is handling the domestic release. The movie has been met with largely positive notices. There have been a number of very enthusiastic responses, with many praising the acting and filmmaking. There have also been a handful of reviews that were more mixed but still found elements to enjoy.
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