8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Paperman (2012)
Paperman (2012)
Overview
An urban office worker finds that paper airplanes are instrumental in meeting a girl in ways he never expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
An urban office worker finds that paper airplanes are instrumental in meeting a girl in ways he never expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central themes of romance, fate, and serendipity are inherently apolitical, focusing on universal human connection rather than societal or political issues, leading to a neutral rating.
The animated short film 'Paperman' features traditional character designs and a classic romantic narrative. The casting does not include explicit race or gender swaps, and the story does not critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Paperman is a short animated film centered on a whimsical heterosexual romance. The narrative exclusively follows the developing connection between a man and a woman, with no LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or relationships present in the story. Therefore, the film has no impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Paperman is a short animated film that depicts a budding heterosexual romance. The story does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, therefore there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Paperman is an original animated short film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
Paperman is an original animated short film that introduces new characters, George and Meg. There is no prior source material or established canon for these characters, thus no race swap can occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
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