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It's a short movie and I will keep this review as short as IMDb permits.

I saw this before Wreck-it Ralph, make sure to be on time so you don't miss it.

When you consider all the crap Disney delivers on television, it's a surprise to be completely swept away by this beautiful little b/w movie.

Not one single word is said, the stunning visuals and appropriate music do all the talking.

It reminded me of the beginning of Pixars "Up", without the bittersweet tone.

Too bad for the business model, people can fold the merchandise themselves for this one. But please Disney, take more risks like this.

Emotion can be hard to convey to audiences in a short film. Due to the limited time and animation (or filming) that must be put into the story, it can consume the whole life of the story. But somehow, the crew that put this short movie together, obviously knew how they would construct it in such a manner that it would not only contain emotion, but every kind of emotion that is the basis for many other complex feelings.

The story of "paperman" is about a young gentleman who finds the girl of his dreams whom he just happens to run into by fate at a local train station. During the brief time he spends awkwardly hanging around the confident female, he ends up making a connection with her because of a gust of wind that happened to blow one his papers into her face. From there, he realizes the girl had planted a smooch mark on his paper. Awww, how adorable!

But because, like everyone else, time moves on she catches her train leaving the gentleman behind, hoping he would see her again. Little does he realize that he will see her very soon. Because everyone knows it's a small world after all right? And I'll leave it there, otherwise I'll be describing the whole movie to you. But in this minute and a half worth that I described, builds up a lot of emotion that is absolutely heartwarming. Just the introduction will display, timidness, humor and regret in that short amount of time. As the story continues, you will see hopefulness, frustration, disappointment and joy. And boy does it have a satisfying ending.

And the ordered display of emotions is just the beginning. The people who animated this film did an amazing job. The background and characters look like drawings but they also look 3D as well which creates a surreal but nostalgic feel of the story. Plus, to make the film feel even more retro, the crew decided to keep the film black and white except for the female's ruby red lipstick that's planted on the man's office paper. This allows the audience to focus more on what connects these two characters together.

Also, the way the characters are constructed, physically, may be slightly disproportionate to the normal human being but my oh my are they one of the cutest couple of lovebirds I've seen on the screen in a long time. Sure, the gentleman is lanky but that creates the sense that he's like any other average Joe. The one thing I found that stood out the most on the girl were her eyes. I can see why the guy had to take a second glance at the girl. Her eyes were an eye grabber for him. The girl just has a really sweet looking face.

Finally, what truly finished off this short film on a strong note was the music produced by composer Christophe Beck. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure how Beck was going to present the music for this story. After producing various action and comedy scores like RED (2010) and The Hangover (2009), I wasn't sure if I could trust Beck's ability to give out such whole hearted product. But he did here, no doubt. The music is partially what facilitates the emotions that are being evoked throughout the film and it really works. On a side note though, it almost resembles Adam Young's style of electro-pop (Owl City) like music. I'm curious if that inspired Beck.

Now, here's why I can't give this short 10 stars like I wanted to. The first is because it creates a false sense of life. Unfortunately, not every person's life is like this, where they meet the person of their dreams so suddenly. The film made me wish that life was like that for everyone. That's what is so disappointing about the story. These kinds of occurrences hardly every happen. If they did happen, the world would be so much happier!

The other reason why I can't give it full credit is because it is a short film and a real story cannot expand to only 7 minutes long. Plus, I have fallen in love with these two characters and I really hope that the producers decide to create a movie about these two lovers. That's something I'd definitely be up to see because this couple is unbeatable when it comes to love!

As probably one of the few short films that I think needed this much credit and justification for its credit, it definitely deserves it. Paperman is so sweet that the audience will beg to see a movie made from this story.

In New York, an office clerk stumbles with the girl of his dreams on the platform of the train station while commuting. Out of the blue, she takes another train and when he sees, the train in gone with the beautiful girl.

During the working period, the impossible happens: the young man sees his dream girl through the window in the building on the other side of the street. He tries to call her attention with paper airplanes despite the disapproval of his boss. When she leaves the office where she is, the man runs to the street expecting to meet his beloved woman. Will he find her?

"Paperman" is a funny and romantic mute short animation in black wife and with a tale of serendipity in New York. The story is lovely and sweet and full of emotions along seven minutes running time: love, disappointment, expectations, frustration, fantasy and romance that entertain a lot. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Paperman"

This short animated feature, shown before Wreck it Ralph, is a powerful example of the emotional impact that can be achieved with animation. Not a word is spoken during the film, and I found myself choked up. Paperman is the perfect mix of laughter, romance and fantasy. The black and white style is visually stunning! The animators have outdone themselves with the classic style that almost makes the technology disappear, which is a wonderful change of pace in the 3-D crazy animated film department. This is one of the best pieces of animation to come out of the Walt Disney Company in years! Wreck it Ralph is a fun film and it is worth going to see. Especially since this gem precedes it. I highly recommend seeing both, in non-3-D versions of course.

'PAPERMAN': Five Stars (Out of Five)

A Disney animated short film (that debuted in theaters before 'WRECK-IT RALPH') that tells the story of a New York office worker (sometime in the mid-20th century) who falls for a woman he just met, on his way to work, and is drawn to her through paper (paper airplanes to be more specific). It was directed by first time director John Kahrs (who's other film experience has been in the animation department for Disney animated features) and written by Clio Chiang and Kendelle Hoyer (the duo also worked on the script for Disney's 2011 'WINNIE THE POOH' animated feature). It's a black-and-white short and combines traditional hand-drawn animation with computer animation. I absolutely loved the film; it's about as good a short film as I've ever seen (live action or animated)! It's so emotionally moving and beautifully magical that I have to admit I got a little teary eyed. At 7 minutes it's hard to rate in comparison with feature length films, so to say this is one of the best movies I've seen all year might be an overstatement, but it's definitely one of the best shorts I've ever seen!

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Oscar nominated, this short film is a simple story of two people who have a chance meeting only for fate to intervene to ensure it is more than just that. As such it has the potential to be corny and therefore hard to care about, but it manages to be quite touching. The plot stretches a bit with the paper planes essentially coming to life rather than just being a device but this was the only place where it pushed me. The sight of the main guy being held in his seat by the planes didn't really work for me and I would have preferred a bit more of a "passive" device (eg I preferred the woman's interaction with her plane) but mostly I went with it because I was into the short film.

This engagement was achieved by the delicate touches provided in the music and the animation, both of which are excellent. Without so much as a word the film unfolds in mostly black and white and it has a great look to it – I have seen people posting screenshots from this film and some of them are beautiful enough to hang. The music plays in the background and resists the urge to overegg the material so it never feels like it is being used to guide your emotions in a cynical or undeserving manner. It takes you where you know it will go but the manner in which it does it is charming and pleasing; it will not have you in tears but it is delicate, charming and ultimately sweet and that is quite the achievement in a wordless 7 minute animation.

What a delightful short this is. Beautiful animation and music with a sweet, romantic story told with no dialogue. The story's about a man who meets a woman on a train platform on his way to work. There's instant chemistry but he doesn't act quickly enough and, before he knows it, the girl is gone. But, as fate would have it, he sees her again when he arrives to work at a high-rise office building. The only problem is he sees her through his office window as she's in the building across the street. I won't spoil the rest of it for you but it's the kind of story that should put a smile on the face of anyone who isn't a total grouch.

Paperman is shown before Wreck-It Ralph. It looks and feels like an elaborate daydream, and even features a story not unlike the wish- fulfillment fantasies that compose our most wonderful daydreams. Like our wish-fulfillment fantasy though, it is pretty simple and cheesy, but that's perhaps the very point of this short (and I can appreciate that). Its animation is breathtaking and you really have to watch it just to appreciate how great it is. It fills you with that wonder you felt when you watched amazing animation for the first time. I definitely recalled feeling that feeling when I first saw Toy Story when I was 4.

Wonderful short to play before Wreck-It Ralph (which plays more like a CRAZY, elaborate dream). Like Wreck-It Ralph, it's destined to be remember for a long, long time.

This film brings together a new animation style which brings beauty and a certain... "aged" charm to the movie, a soft soundtrack which brings warmth and a story which tugs at the heartstrings yet leaves you feeling better about yourself for watching.

Part of its charm is the view of a modern day (possible a couple of decades ago) fairytale, retold in a way that is relatable yet with a bit of Disney magic to give the film a wondrous atmosphere.

The mix of sweet and funny moments means its a short film I personally do not tire of and can't help but smile after every viewing. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs a bit of a lift after a long day or who simply wants a bit of fun in their day.

The tone of the picture is so cute that I was excited to start to watch this film . Papers are drawn lively, showing the passion of the man who has fallen in love. Paper airplanes flying from the window to the window are very beautiful. They are sometimes hit by a gust of wind, sometimes interrupted by a group of birds. A white paper airplane shines on the black and white screen. Also, the appearance of old city is wonderful and has certain atmosphere. The story is very common. A man is taken with a woman at the first meeting, so he is destined to find her and follow her, then his passion reaches her and they reunite. It's a 7-minute short film, however, it tells us the beginning of love and let us imagine the story which should be continued.

Paperman is a solid little short, in the vein of some of Pixar's better shorts (Geri's Game, Lifted, etc). The story is told simply through gorgeous animation; dialogue is not used, nor is it necessary. It's just a basic love story, but since it's a Disney love story you can expect a little magic.

It's hard to fault the movie too much. It's like a whimsical take on the "missed connections" section of Craigslist. The only thing I can think of is that it's kind of inconsequential. It doesn't reinvent the wheel. It could be seen as a little bit hokey. But it's a nice little flick to start off Wreck-it-Ralph, one of my favorite Disney movies in a long time.

Good short film, you can feel it the typical magic touch of Disney that we get used to have, all this magic evoked a love story, but nevertheless, I feel a little disappointed with the similarity to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgtMFIpA3EU An independent short called "love Story" that I saw few years ago. I think that Disney again returns to strategy of copycat old stories (Kimba, Pierrot), and presenting them as their own. Pointing that Disney did a very good adaptation, i think that Paperman Story, must to reference on their sources of "inspiration". I mind the only difference is about Paper Airplane XD. For your Consideration. Thanks Unknowtan

This gorgeous and tender love story manages to achieve in less than seven minutes what most Hollywood romantic comedies fail to do with big-star casting and clichéd plots. Beautifully capturing the themes of love at first sight, destiny and nature's intervention, 'Paperman' is a good-looking, heart-warming tale that's sheer perfection.

Paperman is s fantastic short film with a great,touching and heartwarming story.The short was very enjoyable to watch before Wreck It Ralph,and I really like how there bringing short films back,but no one can do it as good as Pixar,howver Disney Animated Studios made a good effort with this,a very good and enjoyable short that will warm your heart.

After a big business man discovers a girl who left him a piece of paper with a kiss from her on it,he uses paper airplanes to get her attention,as he discovers her in a building across the way from him.

****/*****

-DILLON HARRIS

Disney, Pixar and Marvel are the best at telling short stories. But love stories are best to be told by Disney. The guys from Disney know how to tell these kinds of "lullabies" and they're the best in the business. This one is heartmelting, showing the quest a man has to do in order to reach the soul of the woman that he loves. It's so good that you can almost transcend in the story.

The story is about a chance encounter and the beginning of love.

This film is a typical type of Disney's movie. The exaggerated gestures and abundant expressions make the audience laugh and feel happy. The animation is moving flowingly. Papers and people are moving as if they were dancing. Almost all the animation is painted by black and white color, so the red color of the woman's lips is outstanding. There are no words, but the facial expressions show the feeling of the characters. The music is rising gradually, so the audience expect something exciting will happen.

A man and a woman meet in a metropolitan and a kind of miracle happens. A magic in a city is a bit strange, but that unbalance is good. The tempo of the story is so rapid that the audience won't get tired. This is a typical love story and very simple, but it gives us courage.

The man is very active and I think I have much to learn from him because I am a little shy and always hesitate to tell my feelings. The man's face is apathetic first, but it is getting more energetic as story proceeds. I think some stimuli are necessary for life.

One day, a man meet a woman at the station. His paper is blown by the wind, and her lipstick stains the paper. They smile at each other, but a train arrives, and she gets into the train. Since then, he cannot forget her, but, one day, he finds her in the opposite building, and he tries to toss paper planes again and again to get her attention. This movie has a warm atmosphere and after watching this movie, people feel happy. There are no lines and colors, but it also create unique and warm world. I think this movie is filled with people's ideal. In this movie, some miracles which it is impossible in real world happen. I know that it is a fiction story, but this movie makes me want to believe in a fatal encounter. This movie relaxes people who are busy and tired because of their works or daily stresses, and raises their hopes.