Steineded How sad is this?

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

EchoKiloGolf In the beginning of Paper Clips, Linda Hooper says that Whitwell TN is a poor town. She was wrong. The students and faculty at Whitwell Middle School and the folks in Whitwell TN are rich beyond words. Those children have learned a lession that many in this world don't have a clue about. People are people and should be treated the same as you would want to be treated. If eighth graders in one school can make a positive impact on lives of people all over the world, think what governments (including ours) could do to make the world a better place with this simple idea. This is a case for paying teachers and funding schools for what they are worth rather than cutting budgets. I wish all schools in our country could be this good!This movie may have its flaws, but what movie doesn't but the message of hope is as clear as a bell. There are those that criticized what this film is saying. They are a perfect case for "ignorance can be cured but stupidity cannot." Wear a paper clip and NEVER FORGET!

saulkeshen I don't like to give a 10 to a movie - that's like saying that it reaches the level of perfection. But I couldn't give it any other rating. This is truly a remarkable documentary and an astounding achievement, and there are several clear moral messages.We see how a small project, done for the right reason, can develop into a huge success and achieve international recognition. We see the breaking down of prejudice and stereotypes in the minds of the people involved in this project - students, teachers, the rest of the community and many who come in contact with the project.I found it astounding that the story developed so naturally and how people were so genuine in their expressions and emotions. I'm sure that anyone who watches this movie will be changed and moved.... it is quite unforgettable.

irenetower1 This should be required viewing for all students from middle school through high school. An excellent documentary - educational, moving, and inspiring. A must-see, not only for students, but for all. The story of the paper clip project itself is fascinating but the effect it had on the people of this small town and the world is what really makes the movie interesting. The personal stories of the people who contributed to the project are extremely moving, particularly the Holocaust survivors who visited the town to tell their stories to the students in person. This is one of the most moving movies I have ever seen, and despite the haunting nature of the subject content, is very uplifting and hopeful. A wonderful documentary.

anhedonia "Paper Clips" is not only a film that school children throughout this nation should see, but also one that shows clearly how stupid it is to maintain stereotypes. Here are southern school children, kids from Whitwell, Tenn. Middle School, who decide to do something significant when they learn about the Nazi Holocaust.What begins as a simple plan, to collect six million paper clips, turns into a project of several years. And it helps the teachers and students open their eyes to the outside world, learn about what happened and also helps outsiders learn more about these kids.This is an absolutely fascinating film. It celebrates the tenacity of these children, but never tries for anything maudlin. Yet, it's completely moving. There are scenes here - especially when survivors of the Nazi concentration camps speak to the townsfolk - that will move you to tears.There isn't a single dull or dishonest moment in this film. We see one of the teachers admitting to prejudices and then get to witness how this project helped him. We see children acknowledging they knew nothing about the Holocaust when they started the project and how much it has helped their worldview and how they see other races.I saw "Born Into Brothels" and it's a very good film. But how could "Paper Clips" have been ignored by the Oscars? I wish the idiots who claim the Holocaust was a myth, that the Nazis did not exterminate six million Jews and five million invalids, homosexuals, gypsies and others during the Third Reich would see this film, along with Alain Resnais' "Night and Fog" (1955) and James Moll's "The Last Days" (1998).If the students at Whitwell Middle School are any indication of America's future, they give me hope.