Brown Paper Bag (2022) User Reviews

A Bag Full of Sweetness

[filminginc · 10/10 · 26 July 2022]

This is an endearing short film with a wink and a nod to happy little miracles. The writer/director engages us quickly by introducing a character any city dweller has seen before then charms us by displaying her own take on what's really underneath. I dare anyone to not smile and audibly "awe" at the film's conclusion. Proof that small productions can have big hearts.

Eye-candy for sure.

[lupenavid · 10/10 · 6 August 2022]

A film that succeeded on every level. Where character, scene, costume, and end make a film worth repeated viewings. I couldn't erase my ear-to-ear smile when the film ended. Bravo Klaudia!

She's the real deal

[brad-69669 · 10/10 · 7 August 2022]

I had the honor of witnessing this little gem come to life, from the earliest discussion of the subject matter though the development of the ideas to the final product. I was impressed with Ms. Kovacs command of every aspect of the process, and her love of moviemaking shines through every frame of this perfect expression of joy.

Heartwarming story

[zoithegreek · 25 July 2022]

"Brown Paper Bag is a charming story, pulls you in than twists the story that brings you to smile and wakes warm sentiments. I had the opportunity to see it at the competition screening in Marche du Film Cannes. " Zoi Florosz.

I LOVE this film!

[Nikila · 10/10 · 27 July 2022]

Brown Paper Bag is a gem of a film that is full of humanity, wit, and charm. It's beautifully directed and the lead actor takes you on a journey you don't want to miss. Highly recommend this film!

A delight!

[dsternbach-267-76208 · 10/10 · 7 August 2022]

The best 3 minutes of this long, hot summer. It is a warm, character-based film that brings smiles all around. Aside from being well directed and written, Ms. Kovacs has elicited a delightful performance by John William Young. She even managed to catch the glint is his eyes.

It's in the bag!

[donbjr · 10/10 · 6 August 2022]

Klaudia bags this one! Next time I use a brown paper bag...I hope it's this one. Just a well Directed and wonderful film. And the music was so delicious...Short & sweet! Says it all!

Loved this Movie!

[emlewis-89732 · 10/10 · 19 August 2022]

I just watched the Brown Paper Bag and am delighted by the element of joyful surprise and appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. It teaches us to never judge the depth of a person based on superficial observations. It reminds us to look below the surface and value each person's wonderful and unique life. It creates curiosity about how the idea for the movie came to be - leaving us with wanting more!

Highlight of LA's Valley Film Festival

[moreyepstein · 10/10 · 16 August 2022]

Charming, heartwarming, surprising. In just a short time, this film takes one on a journey to an unexpected place, leaving me pondering at the end what I had expected in the opening scenes, where I ended up at the film's conclusion, and how the heck I got there. I hope to see many more films from this filmmaker.

Elegantly Heartwarming, Witty & Fun!

[carmen-36632 · 10/10 · 28 August 2022]

I had the pleasure of attending the screening of Director Klaudia Kovacs' short film "Brown Paper Bag," at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.

Director Kovacs' "Brown Paper Bag" short film mesmerised the audience with its magnificent storytelling and cinematography. Furthermore, it provided a much welcome and delightfully surprising story, filled with elegance, compassion, unexpected twists and turns, wit and humanity.

Brown Paper Bag is a must see for the entire family!

Cannes Film Festival presented Director Kovacs with a wonderful award, and there were many accolades from industry professionals.

BRAVO!! I look forward to attending Director Kovacs' future screenings at Cannes!

Sweet, short and clever!

[dandinnord · 10/10 · 3 September 2022]

I had the opportunity to watch this short during the Valley FF and I was impressed by its quality and effectiveness as story, it has heart and you will remember it. The director put all the effort in how to tell the story visually and didn't fuss about the insignificance aspect of what "fancy" camera should be used which most of the filmmakers get trapped sometimes. This is sweet, short and clever! Can't wait to see what's next from Klaudia.*************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

A delightful twist

[jon-1704 · 10/10 · 9 September 2022]

This little gem takes your expectations and turns them on their head. A carefully crafted short journey that takes you down one rabbit hole only to have you pop out somewhere entirely unexpected -- it is a film overflowing with the warmth of good spirits. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Wonderful Gem

[LTP322 · 10/10 · 11 August 2022]

Brown Paper Bag instantly mesmerized me and pulled me into the character and I wondered, what is this person all about! Based on the opening scene, I made assumptions that the film re-defined as the story unfolded. It felt like being on a roller coaster with wonderful visuals and congruent music heightening the experience. From beginning to end I found myself totally immersed in the film and the unexpected ending was the icing on the cake!

Sweet wink

[tundeorosz · 10/10 · 8 August 2022]

Something I wasn't expecting. Even today, I can't stop smiling. In a short, Klaudia mixed smart, cute, sweet, real and funny together perfectly. Really refreshing.

It's a masterpiece with a twist. Wink,wink.

Sweet.

[pjdigger-58356 · 10/10 · 18 August 2022]

Sweet simplicity done well. An effective short film executed to perfection. Learning the film was produced on an iPhone makes me respect it even more.

Heartwarming and entertaining

[stacydymalski · 10/10 · 15 August 2022]

By far the most heartwarming three minutes on the big screen today. If you're looking for something to put a smile on your face, this little gem will do it. I can see why Klaudia's film received accolades in Cannes and other film festivals to follow. I saw it at the Valley Film Festival in North Hollywood, and everyone loved it. It's best to see it without knowing too much about it ahead of time, so let me just preface it by saying sometimes less is more in good storytelling.

Charming - literally sweet short

[jasonrebegin · 10/10 · 27 February 2024]

With an elegantly simple charm - the film manages to twist expectations, most sweetly, bringing out a whimsical smile in the inner child. The direction is clear, camerawork effective, and the acting is spot on. The soundtrack is exceptionally fitting for both the opening and ending.

It would be nice to see this creative team develop the work even more or to see what could be next.

One wonders what more could develop with the premise that is laid out - the concept of mistaken identity or the way in which we immediately assume things about people we see and how they just might take you by surprise.

A wonderful short film.

[jamesemastroianni · 10/10 · 11 August 2022]

I saw Brown Paper Bag as Part of the Valley Film Festival 2022 at the Laemmle NoHo. It is a sweet story that has a really nice twist (no spoilers here). Nicely executed and wrapped up in 3 minutes. Kovacs' talent for story and precise direction will leave you with a smile on your face.

Brown Paper Bag Delights

[szabokatalin-72586 · 10/10 · 27 October 2022]

Brown Paper Bag delights with a lot of surprises, twists, and turns. In a short amount of time the story brings about a lot of emotions, makes you curious, and it continues to engage you all the way to the very end of the film which is simply fabulous and magical. I really enjoyed watching it because the short film provides you with an enticing journey internally and externally. By the way, I'm a big fan of movie's poster too: very cute and peculiar and gives you a foreshadow of what's to come. Congratulations to the director, writer, producer, Klaudia Kovacs. I wish her continued success and many more awards to come.