the movie gives its audience the feel of what it's like to be not schizophrenic, but almost hopelessly delusional; There's nothing fancy about the direction here; but relaxes enough to allow for unforced comic moments from the fine acting of Lily Taylor
Paper Spiders is a message film, but one that's spiked with welcome humor, and its excellent cast is led by the reliably compelling Lili Taylor as the afflicted woman, tormented and tormenting, and Stefania LaVie Owen as her smart and sensitive daughter
a poignant, bittersweet slice-of-life; a beautifully acted mother-daughter drama; Leavened with a healthy dose of natural humor, "Paper Spiders" stomps on your heart and then rebuilds it by the end
"Paper Spiders" commendably explores mental illness with empathy; For director Inon Shampanier and co-writer Natalie Shampanier to tackle something so complex is therefore commendable whether or not "Paper Spiders" proves a complete success
