Comedy,Drama,Romance
United States of America
Paper Heart is a hybrid documentary and romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Jasenovec and starring Charlyne Yi and Michael Cera. The film follows the journey of Yi, who is curious about the nature of love and wants to understand why it is so mysterious and elusive. She embarks on a quest across the country to make a documentary about the subject, interviewing everyday people, celebrities, and experts on the topic to try and find some answers.
Along the way, Yi meets Cera and their relationship begins to blossom, blurring the lines between reality and fiction as the film explores the idea of love within the context of a romantic comedy. The film features a mix of traditional documentary footage and staged scenes re-enacting events from Yi and Cera's developing relationship.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release in 2009, with some critics praising its unique blend of documentary and narrative storytelling, while others felt that it was too contrived and lacked substance. Despite the mixed response, Paper Heart remains an interesting and entertaining exploration of the ever-elusive nature of love, and a unique example of the hybrid documentary genre.
