Paper Covers Rock

So much melodrama, so little time.

The emotional weight of Joe Maggio's "Paper Covers Rock" is almost unbearable. In the wake of a suicide attempt, Sam (Jeannine Kaspar), an obviously troubled woman, loses custody of her six-year-old daughter.

After a melodramatic and disturbing introduction, the film portrays the thoughts and actions of a deeply depressed woman. At this point in the film, you'll want to start drinking. Heavily. But it gets worse: Sam moves in with her sister, Ed (Sayra Player), and it turns out the sibs are two peas in a pod, when it comes to crazy.

Acting, however, is one of the film's strengths. Jeannine Kaspar shows a clear view of depression, relating its affects realistically.

For Sam's sympathizers, the film enlightens. For those with no patience for the helpless, the film offers only frustration.

Skip it: The roller coaster-ride of emotions in this film left us kind of exhausted. Unless you plan on being a Debbie Downer for the rest of the day, we do not recommend it.

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