A rising Hollywood actor decides to take personal revenge against a group of four persistent photographers to make them pay for almost causing a personal tragedy involving his wife and son.
This is a film which resonates on a surprising number of levels. But the level on which it undoubtedly works best is the victim-goes-postal-and-takes-the-law-into-his-own-hands level.
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Entertainment Weekly
Owen Gleiberman
It doesn't take long for the film to devolve into a ludicrously far-fetched Celebrity Death Wish.
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New York Daily News
Jack Mathews
Paparazzi is for anyone who's ever wondered how good it would feel to knock down a photographer with his car and then back over him.
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New York Post
Megan Lehmann
A throwback to the kind of '80s action flicks that had titles like "Adrenaline Force," is enlivened by a raft of celebrity cameos, including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance by Gibson.
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The Hollywood Reporter
Kirk Honeycutt
First-time director Paul Abascal brings no style or personality to this B-movie exercise. Except for Farina, the actors go through the paces as if they too lack conviction in the proceedings.