Review of Reel Paradise (2005) by Lisa K — 28 Jul 2008

I really liked this documentary. Great story, fun characters, pretty dynamic for the most part. A relatively light documentary, something that can be enjoyed by most people.

This review of Reel Paradise (2005) was written by Lisa K on 28 Jul 2008.

Reel Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stephen Schaefer (147) for Boston Herald (1,433) on 21 Oct 2005

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 24 Apr 2007

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