Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Chantal M — 20 Jun 2007

Powerful movie ... could have done without the love story ( ???? )... It was fantastic ... the first movie I ever bought (VHS).

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Chantal M on 20 Jun 2007.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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Vince Vaughn's character was really annoying…

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