Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Liz C — 16 Mar 2008

Great performances not enough people have seen it.

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Liz C on 16 Mar 2008.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tammie B (4) on 07 Feb 2010

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Fascinating premise but not enough to sustain 100 minutes. Instead it grows bored and throws in an unnecessary romance to try and keep things moving…

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By Marco P (327) on 05 Dec 2010

Woah…

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By Bruce W (209) on 07 Oct 2010

Don`t get caught with a quantity of hashish in Malaysia !! Suspenseful story posing a difficult decision. I`ll say no more. Highly recommended…

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By Ash J (272) on 01 Oct 2010

I hadnt seen this movie in years but when I watched it again it reminded how brilliant a film it is…

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As returns go, Return To Paradise falls short of heavenly, but it does get to the stars -- at least three of them…

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

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