Review of Paradise: Love (2012) by Michael H — 10 Feb 2013

After a while the initial rewards of the movie are overwhelmed by the tedious failure of the story to advance. That lack of growth in the characters is, no doubt, intentional and makes for a portrait of desultory despair putting on the appearance of carefree indulgence.

The movie pushes increasing discomfort upon the audience and prolongs it until discomfort gives way to tedium which gives way to pity tinged with loathing.

An effective movie which accomplishes a sense of disgust at the modern remnants of colonialism.