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Return to Paradise (1998) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Return to Paradise (1998) a score of 2.8996 out of 4
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Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Susan GrangerSusan Granger
This intensely involving drama presents a stunning moral dilemma. The story begins with three twentysomething American men cavorting carelessly in sundrenched Malaysia, enjoying the rum, girls, and cheap hash. Originally strangers who met while touring ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at Susan Granger
Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
Furthermore, the picture represents a great progression in the career of director Joseph Ruben, who made the detested summer-camp movie "Gorp" and the sickening child-killer romp "The Good Son". "Return to Paradise" is one of the bravest films of the ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
I find no flaws in this movie, unless you consider the unpleasant subject matter. Of course, the media is the real villain as usual, but in this case, the scenario is very believable. The four leads turn in some of the best performances I’ve seen ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Solid premise filled with a plethora of moral dilemmas, this film rocks you through the gamut of emotions on the strength of its superb casting and genuine performances. If the plot line of this film does not interest you, then you may or may not like ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Only one track "Flesh and Blood" comes close to sounding like a traditional Mancina track, as it builds up to a feverish pace, resembling his work on Twister, but the score overall is very sombre and moody. The score is perhaps a little too ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Return to Paradise (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Joseph Ruben's ``Return to Paradise'' is a thriller that traps its characters in an exquisite dilemma involving life and death. Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three Americans who meet in ...read the complete Return to Paradise movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
 
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Return to Paradise (1998) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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Return to Paradise (1998) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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