Jeremy of We Got This Covered wrote, "Lee Daniels’ The Paperboy is a difficult film to sit through, because not a single character in this steamy and nasty film is worthy of following for more than five minutes at a time. Where The Paperboy gets recognition is in its unique visual presentation that renders the film far from beautiful or pleasing. The Paperboy is an undesirable piece of cinematic trash, but credit must be given to Daniels and his cast for making such a filthy show." (Blu-ray, The Paperboy) 2/5