Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Ben K — 05 Feb 2008

Scary in its truth... this could have been anyone.. who hasn't smoked weed abroad??

Joaquin Phoenix has arrived!

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Ben K on 05 Feb 2008.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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