Perfect on Paper

Perfect on Paper

source: On Paper

Moviecut—On Paper

This lovely movie has more plots than most of the genre because the characters have good age spread, range of ethnicities, personal lives and employment and home situations. Most viewers would find something to connect with.

I'm only writing a review because there was a scene in the middle of the movie. The lead actress (a struggling editor), her romantic interest (a rich snob is all you need to know), her love match (a working class mentor) and the kid he mentors spontaneously battle each other at mini golf. It's a light hearted display of who's the better guy, the down to earth charismatic mentor. Or the elitist braggart who only talks money and gambles a golf game in front of the woman and kid. Well this scene stood out because Natalie, the editor, feels awkward during this moment since she likes them both but is clearly not a match for the rich guy who she met at a black tie publishing event. When they gambles over the final round, I just KNEW she would say "ohhh. Look at the time 😅" (nervous fake laugh)...and guess what... She literally said it that exact moment that I thought of it. Lol. Oh dear. Now while that means I'm into the show and following the plot along well and enjoying myself, as I'm bed ridden from a minor neck injury and binge watching wholesome TV movies and knocking back pills and cocoa, it also means the script writing is predictable and elementary. Otherwise, Lindsay Hartley who plays Natalie improvised that line, which speaks well for her personality but still not the film. Other than that, I love everything about the film! Pretty actresses, handsome actors, stylish wardrobe, upscale metropolitan setting, wholesome romance and light hearted comedy. Come on, it's totally fine viewing and I would re-watch this many times. All this film is missing is Vivica A Fox lol she could've played the heck out of that author Beverly Wilcox diva character!

These characters are not likable, they're problems are drivel, and could easily be overcome by finishing a conversation instead of becoming offended before the sentence is even finished, and walking away. The writing is stilted and boring. Someone needs to smack the interferring best friend/boss, but maybe that's what happens when you have 20-somethings running a publishing house...

I've watched many romance movies that revolve around the literary world. And most of them were at least a little boring. Luckily, 'Perfect on Paper' had enough going on within the story to keep me interested. Plus, everyone in the movie could actually ACT. Lol Book editor, Natalie had to deal with her demanding author, Beverly. She also had the attention of two men: Bob, who turned out to be using her and Coop, who was her perfect match. She and Coop had great chemistry and I would've liked to have seen more of them being together. And the ending felt a little rushed. It would've been better to add a few more scenes after Coop finds Natalie at the airport. Other than that, I really enjoyed this movie and will definitely watch it again in a few months.

From the scenes, characters, the plot, down to the music, this movie is so much like The Devil Wears Prada. Very unoriginal.

Cinderella, the Prince Charming, the Witch ( bad- good). And a fake fairy tale , in the frame of editor work and generousity - anonymous - of a young philantropist. The film is saved by Morgan Fairchild , reminding more a character of Beverly novels than a writer of them. Lindsay Hartley is the worst option for the role of Natalie.