Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Jean-Philippe G — 06 Jul 2012

Boring, and the ending really doesn't make the movie justice.

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Jean-Philippe G on 06 Jul 2012.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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