Synopsis
Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey – they share the name.
Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer; he goes home to his wife, Laura. By contrast, Laura´s world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily.
Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his gift for poetry.
The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.
Thoughts
Paterson is one of those films where nothing much happens but, by the end of it, you’re utterly taken by what you’ve just witnessed. Adam Driver is superb and shows exactly why he’s garnering favour as one of the “go to” actors in Hollywood these days.
Quiet, understated and utterly charming.
Rating
9/10
