Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Blæke W — 20 Dec 2012

This movie is intriguing, but the story will piss you off -- there is no justice in this world.

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Blæke W on 20 Dec 2012.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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