Review

Return to Paradise (1999)

EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Jan 19, 1999; Movie Rated: R; Genres: Drama, Mystery and Thriller; With: David Conrad, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn; Distributor: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Two men (Vince Vaughn and David Conrad) face a ferocious dilemma in Return to Paradise: share a three-year drug sentence in Malaysia with a traveling companion (Joaquin Phoenix) or remain in America, in which case their friend will hang. The hellish choice translates into psychological suspense that rarely lets up. In a pre-Psycho pairing, Vaughn reveals new dimensions as a finagler who must finally face consequences, while Anne Heche bristles as the lawyer who negotiates the draconian deal. A-

Originally posted Jan 22, 1999 Published in issue #468-469 Jan 22, 1999 Order article reprints
You Might Also Like

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining
Advertisement