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  • Starring: Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn
  • Summary: Return to Paradise is a twisted thriller of passion and betrayal in which two men face the decision of a lifetime. (Universal)
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  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. 88
    The director, Joseph Ruben ("The Stepfather," "Sleeping With the Enemy"), uses a kind of flat, logical storytelling that leads us inexorably toward his conclusions.
  2. Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    80
    Return to Paradise doesn't boast many surprises. It's straight-on, morally uncomplicated. Emotionally, though, it's dense and twisty -- and smashingly potent.
  3. Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    60
    A gripping modern morality tale with a credible cast and a compelling premise. The film is heavy on self examination and will make you think: what would you do?
  4. Reviewed by: Scott Kelton Jones
    30
    Instead of a gripping, conscience-bending thriller, Paradise plods along, determined to be some sort of master chess game ruminating on personal and cultural value systems and the complex and often contradicting facets of loyalty, honesty, friendship, love, responsibility, self-preservation, and exploitation.

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