Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, a real-life father and daughter, play father and daughter in this depression-era black and white classic. The film follows Addie, a recently-orphaned child who meets a man named Moses, who she believes to be her father. He is a con-man, selling bibles to widows, convincing them that their late husbands had made deposits on the bibles but were no longer alive to pay the full price. Young Addie begins to grow close to Moses, helping him in his con business. Their relationship is tested in various obstacles, from a gold-digging prostitute and run-ins with the bootlegging business, and Addie always finds clever and humorous ways to resolve these issues. Though I expected a cute, family-friendly film, the movie uses some very adult language and humorously features some very grown-up situations (Addie's a chain-smoker, etc.). 'Paper Moon' has certainly earned it's place as a classic, still entertaining and charming nearly 40 years later. Tatum O'Neal's remarkable debut earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the youngest actor ever to win an Academy Award at age 10, a title she still holds to this day. 7 out of 10 stars.
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