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Return to Paradise (1998) 6.9
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6.9/10 from 11,205 users
Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 128 user | 67 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Two friends must choose whether to help a third friend who was arrested in Malaysia for drug possession. Director:Joseph RubenWriters:Pierre Jolivet (motion picture Force Majeure), Olivier Schatzky (motion picture Force Majeure) (as O. Schatzky) , 2 more credits » |
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Three friends share an exciting vacation in Malaysia, full of fun, drinks, women and hash. When the vacation is over, each have dreams of continuing their lives, and they all go their separate ways. One of them (Phoenix) remains on the tropical paradise to fulfill a dream of working with apes for research. Two years later, a lawyer (Heche) comes to New York and hunts down the other two friends to give some sad news. A few days after they left the island, police raided their camp and found amazingly large quantities of hash left about. Phoenix was still residing there, so he had to take the blame. He is set to be put to death in 8 days, and the only way the charges can be decreased is if the two friends come back to paradise and take their share of the responsibilty. If they do, they both will spend three years in prison. If only one does, he will spend six years behind bars... Written by R.P. Falvey
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Give up three years of their lives or give up the life of their friend. They have eight days to decide.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, drug content, some sexuality and a scene of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Long Way to Paradise See more »Filming Locations:
Eastern State Penitentiary - 2124 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Box Office
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$2,465,129 (USA) (14 August 1998)Gross:
£126,537 (UK) (16 April 1999)Company Credits
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I am not a Fan of Drama/romantic Movies, but This Movie should have been overloaded with awards! smartly written, strong editing and great acting.
Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche are brilliant in their roles especially Anne Heche. I was never a fan of Vince Vaughn, but this was a great performance from Him.
Anne Heche took her character to another level. Joaquin Phoenix performance is very realistic.
One of the strengths of this film are the things in between. Afterwards, you can ask yourself if Beth is an actual Lawyer. Whether the proposal of three years actually has been and not concocted by Beth. And what were the motives of Sheriff. Yet the morally or in love with Beth. The two story lines are beautifully interwoven in each other with surprising twists here and there.
The only down point from this movie is that the director misused Heche by not giving her good camera angles and coverage of her expressive face.
'Return to Paradise' is one of the most underrated films ever. It deserved at least two Oscar nominations. Best actress: Anne Heche, Best supporting actor: Joaquin Phoenix
Even if you do not like this kind of movie, the movie is worth seeing for the performances which unfortunately have pretty much gone unrecognized. Check it out. Score: 9 out of 10