Return to Paradise

  • 1999


MOVIE IS serious eminently intelligent determined memorable
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71 % Fresh
$ 8 Million
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Positive Reviews 21
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.4
Like Sheriff and Tony, were pulled both ways by the story: We want them to go back and save Lewis, but were not exactly sure wed do the same. Thats th .. Rogerebert
1.5
Its a painful prospect, to be sure, and Sheriff, in particular, insists hes no hero, but the next hour or so of handwringing conjures little suspense. Time Out
2.0
Granted, Vaughns character arc is a wonder to behold, but I cant help but think that these characters just arent the sort of guys anyones really going ..
4.5
I am in awe of a movie that tells its audience that life isnt fair. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
The real discovery ... is Vince Vaughn, who didnt make as much of a splash in Jurassic Park: The Lost World as he was expected to. Now he does. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Solid premise filled with a plethora of moral dilemmas, this film rocks you through the gamut of emotions on the strength of its superb casting and ge .. JoBlo
1.5
What one ambitious person does in New York City affects the deliberations of a judge in Malaysia. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
The best performance in the film belongs to Anne Heche, who continues to impress with her range. Her work here is passionate, and she effectively conv .. ReelViews
4.0
One of McBrides friends, John Sheriff Volgecherev (Vince Vaughn), is immediately suspicious of the whole idea and doesnt trust Eastern. Lariat
4.5
An eminently respectable effort without ever becoming a compelling one. Film Journal International ..
1.9
Unfortunately for director Joseph Ruben (Money Train) and screenwriters Bruce Robinson and Wesley Strick, the situation isnt as emotionally involving .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Director Joseph Ruben has crafted a riveting morality play you wont soon forget. Internet Reviews
3.0
An intelligent and adult look at people making hard choices in the real world. Internet Reviews
1.5
The story takes too long to set up, and the movie goes limp despite its eight day time frame thats supposed to create tension. Internet Reviews
4.5
While Return to Paradise headlines several surprises, the grandest revelation is Anne Heche. Internet Reviews
3.8
Even if the film suffers from its languid pacing, its fascinating plot and excellent acting more than make up for its shortcomings. Internet Reviews
4.5
Anne Heche is the hot wire here. Her waifish sensuality sparkles yet she never loses her downright determined edge. She is a stunning actress. Internet Reviews
4.5
And when hes accused of murdering and raping the beautiful young daughter of a high ranking general, you know theres not a chance in hell that hes gui ..
3.5
Vince Vaughn finally gives a performance putting him in the serious actor category, Joaquin Phoenix is notable and Anne Heche is believable as the imp .. Flim Threet
3.8
Ultimately, 54s failure comes down to three letters: F U N. As in, there isnt any to be had for the audience. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
If its to be experienced at all, Return to Paradise is best seen as a lively piece of pulp, not a profound exploration of the vagaries of the human so .. Calendar Live
1.5
Its not Batman trying to defrost Arnold Schwarzenegger, thats for sure. Cnn
3.8
Although weve been conditioned to want something to cheer about in the last reels of moral thrillers, this picture is all the more satisfying and memo .. Spliced Wire
2.5
Vaughn labors mightily under the obviousness of the script, while managing to reveal a fragile but profound fear of being an aging frat boy who longs .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.1
Despite solid performances from the leads, it comes shrouded in a heavy cloud of ethics class complications that makes it feel like a dilemma of the w .. Movies Tv Guide
3.8
The whole thing is quite thought provoking, and its well written even though there are some flaws in the script. Montreal Film Journal
2.2
...It all seems to be a predictable formula driven film instead of one filled with an unpredictable raw energy. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
The powerful portrayals in this film are rivaled by its powerful story. Film Quips Online
3.5
Return to Paradise is precisely the kind of film I tend to like; one which could go many ways, and one which, if done right, could have a true and pro .. Film Blather
3.1
Return to Paradise isnt a bad film. Its just one that doesnt live up to its potential. Cine Matter



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