Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Erin B — 05 Oct 2007

Riveting, romantic, and heartbreaking all in one. Vince Vaugh is awesome!

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Erin B on 05 Oct 2007.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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An original, thought-provoking film concerning three friends who party hard in Malaysia one summer (Vince Vaughn, Joaquin Phoenix, and David…

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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

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By Justin S (1,191) on 08 Jun 2011

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By Tammie B (4) on 07 Feb 2010

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