Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson crime drama Paper Tiger roars Cannes wide awake
The Cannes Film Festival experienced a revitalization with the premiere of James Gray's crime drama Paper Tiger, featuring stars like Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. Critics had been disappointed by several films prior to this, leading to concerns about the festival's artistic direction. While Paper Tiger received mixed reviews, it was noted for its engaging performances and nostalgic homage to classic New York thrillers.
- ▪Paper Tiger is one of only two U.S. films in the official competition at Cannes.
- ▪The film features a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller.
- ▪Critics had mixed reactions to the film, praising its performances but questioning its thematic depth.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Open this photo in gallery:Actors Miles Teller and Adam Driver at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France on Sunday.VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt took a tense gunfight, a surprise appearance by Guy “Flavortown” Fieri and a polarizing Scarlett Johansson performance to shake Cannes awake after a string of sleepy disappointments and head-scratchers. Going into the film festival’s opening weekend, critics and industry players were starting to nervously dart their eyes all over town, everyone wondering aloud whether Cannes had lost its auteur touch.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Globe and Mail.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Globe and Mail
