Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Elaine J — 16 Aug 2009
Vince Vaughan taking on a more dramatic role, came close to pulling it off although I found it hard to take him seriously. This film is about whether 2 friends will go back to Malaysia to save their friend's life who is set to be hung for possessing drugs that they all were responsible for.
If they go back, they save him, yet have to spend 3 years each in a Malaysian prison. That said, Joaquin Phoenix turns in a very strong, believable, frightening performance. Fantastic film - unbelievablely sad - you just hate the media for what they did at the end.
Left me thinking about Lewis after the film. Definitely worth a look.
This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Elaine J on 16 Aug 2009.
Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.
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