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Summary: another day in paradise
Review: great flick.saw it at least 3 times...goes down as one of my favorites...the sound track is to die for get the cd ya wont be sorry.....james woods deserved an award for this one...he plays it to the max....fast moving, violent,sex, great music..action.great acting by 4 main characters...good cars, far out retro clothes.....life is good.......
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Summary: Erratic, defeated, and yet...a masterpiece.
Review: Honestly, I didn't go to a movie theater, nor did I buy the movie. I didn't find out about the haunting thriller until a few weeks ago. I now realize that the movie Another day in Paradise has been airing on cable television for some time now, where I live. What threw me off from the beginning, causing me to question the movie, was the time period it took place. I now know that the movie was based on incidents in the 70's, but before this was clarified for me, I just thought of the characters living in the 90's as retro, olden days wannabes. There is no indication whatsoever that the movie takes place in the 70's. The blues music and old tunes give you a suspenseful hint, but the familiar faces and the All-American look to the main characters makes you think more recent and current ( from my point of view at least.) Something I found extremely interesting about the movie, was the acting within the wild and deranged lifestyle in which the characters lived. I was baffled by many scenes in the film. Some scenes are challenging and difficult to demur. For instance, there were up close shots of Griffith (Sid) sticking needles in her neck and the side of her crotch. And throughout certain portions of the movie, during partying and drinking, you begin to wonder...are these people acting? Or at they really high and drunk? Even now I can't tell. And if the characters really weren't on drugs and addicted to alcohol, they are very talented artists when it comes to acting skills. Put it that way. The movie can be considered a wake up call, so to speak. You get to see how torn people, living as junkies, become. The movie will make you wary to drink even a glass soda or eat a piece of rock candy. The movie was shot using only the light of the natural sun, giving the movie a "documentary" type feel. This is another issue I misunderstood about the movie. I understand what Larry Clark wanted with the movie. And I get the point he was trying to portray, by using his natural light and up close head shots, but I think that his effect is not made for certain movies, including Another Day in Paradise. I congratulate Clark for reaching his goal of making a movie featuring realism, but his mixture of realism and his unclear time period makes a confused viewer. The movie doesn't look like it takes place in the 70's, but was filmed in the 70's. The reason why I didn't watch the movie the first few times it aired on TV, was because it looked old and unappealing. The movie has a harsh, gritty, and dirty appeal to it, due to Clark's requested effects. I think he should have used some other light source. Even if it was the smallest amount of added light he could get, because the movie is so dull at times it seems as if it was filmed in a pitch black cave, with the only light source being an unorganized and unsteady flashlight. I may have pointed out some of the flimsy and weak spots in the movie, but don't get me wrong. The movie is absolutely brilliant. I think the most captivating quality in the movie is the love. The representation of the love is amazing. And the actors are all wonderful in their own unique way. I think the relationships and bonds in the movie are shockingly strong. The teens in the movie are what caught my attention most. Bobbie and Rosie maybe huge junkies, who don't have much to say for a future, but the one thing they have in the movie that not even heroin can take away, is their love. And even though they are acting to be in love, their affectionate touching and lip to lip whisperers makes your heart reach out to them, and fall in love along with them. Mel (Woods) was wonderful in the movie, but I'd have to say that Bobbie was the dynamic character and the star. Because in the movie the characters stay pretty static, and remain the same, except Mel, who changes, but not nearly with as much emotion as Bobbie. Bobbie (Kartheiser) was terrific in every way possible. For one thing, he was not too much of a character; too dramatic. He was a slender guy, who didn't have the most amazing body, but had a face that held such innocence he could be mistaken for a girl. Don't let his sweet guise fool you though, he is not nearly as innocent as he appears. He was a splendid actor in the movie because he was able to change his moods in a very realistic way. And something special about him was, he didn't have to say much. His facial expressions and eyes told stories of their own. I found it shocking that his girlfriend, Rosie (Wagner) was about ten years older than him in real life. She was about 28 during the time the movie was filmed, he was more like 18. The ending of the movie disappointed me. I'd rather it have a cheesy, predictable ending, than an ending that leaves you nowhere. So much happens, and then it just ends without any conclusion. This movie contains an ending that would make you think Another Day in Paradise 2 is coming soon. And I hope it is. All in all, Another Day in Paradise is an excellent movie in my opinion. It has a spark in it that cannot be figured out. I am not a squeamish person, and I can take violence, sexuality, and profanity. It doesn't bother me. But if someone were to get offended by the content in the movie, I would understand why. I give this movie 5 stars. It's packed with action and drama, all which I love. Now as a side note. I am a 16-year-old female. And I'm sure by telling you this you get a different perspective of the review I wrote. The question is no longer what rating and review I give this movie. The question is, what does my parents think of me watching such a drastic movie...
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Summary: Definitely a well-acted downer of a good movie (get that? )
Review: I became a fan of James Woods after seeing him in the movie "The Hard Way" -- he rarely disappoints. I know Hollywood's latest hard-nosed action golden boy leading man is Nicholas Cage, but Woods is the real deal. After reading the previous comments on this movie, it's apparent that many agree. "Another Day in Paradise" is a raw look at a troubling mix of drugs and crime. Melanie Griffith is very believable and it's nice to see her with a meatier role than what she gets in movies like "Milk Money." Vincent Kartheiser makes the transition from children's movies (like "Alaska") to adult fare in a big way. The theatrical version doesn't give you the full dose, but on the DVD flip side, the unrated director's cut was astonishing. If you are a fan of this young actor, this will give you a complete 180 from his previous work. I can't recall so graphic and extended a sex scene as was in the director's cut of this movie. All in all, the performances were incredible -- even Lou Diamond Phillips does a great turn (unbilled) as a gay "crime lord" (or "crime queen," your choice). Drug use was definitely not glamorized, nor were the crimes... this paints a bleak, lonely, and tragic picture of what this kind of life can be like. This movie is not for the timid, so if you can handle it, check it out... you won't likely be disappointed.
Rating:
Summary: Definitely a well-acted downer of a good movie (get that? )
Review: I became a fan of James Woods after seeing him in the movie "The Hard Way" -- he rarely disappoints. I know Hollywood's latest hard-nosed action golden boy leading man is Nicholas Cage, but Woods is the real deal. After reading the previous comments on this movie, it's apparent that many agree. "Another Day in Paradise" is a raw look at a troubling mix of drugs and crime. Melanie Griffith is very believable and it's nice to see her with a meatier role than what she gets in movies like "Milk Money." Vincent Kartheiser makes the transition from children's movies (like "Alaska") to adult fare in a big way. The theatrical version doesn't give you the full dose, but on the DVD flip side, the unrated director's cut was astonishing. If you are a fan of this young actor, this will give you a complete 180 from his previous work. I can't recall so graphic and extended a sex scene as was in the director's cut of this movie. All in all, the performances were incredible -- even Lou Diamond Phillips does a great turn (unbilled) as a gay "crime lord" (or "crime queen," your choice). Drug use was definitely not glamorized, nor were the crimes... this paints a bleak, lonely, and tragic picture of what this kind of life can be like. This movie is not for the timid, so if you can handle it, check it out... you won't likely be disappointed.
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Summary: James Woods [rocks!]
Review: I bought this movie yesterday and I wtached it. Dynamite direction from Larry Clark (Kids and Bully). Woods and Griffith enter Karthieser and Wagner into the real world of stealing and killing and druguse. Woods gets an A+ for his performance. Antoher Clark film that really pulls you in and you feel the characters pain and there lives. Lou Diamond Phillips has an interesting cameo as a gay mexican (nice eyemakeup Lou). Karthieser has his moments here and there in this crackling and mesmerizing film. So does Wagner as his miscarrigaing overdosed girlfriend. Griffith is equally good as the rest. They should of had Anotnio Banderas in a cameo instead of Lou Diamond Phillips, it would of made it more interesting. I was hooked threw out the whole ride
Rating:
Summary: Good Show
Review: I enjoyed this very much. It is far from the beaten track in a sort of "Drugstore Cowboy" sort of way, but at the same time is pretty original and James Woods does a really good performance here on all sides. Basically it is about the nuclear family trying to achieve the American Dream any which they can. Cue lots of drug dealing and robbing. Its a good show and well worth watching.
Rating:
Summary: Good Show
Review: I enjoyed this very much. It is far from the beaten track in a sort of "Drugstore Cowboy" sort of way, but at the same time is pretty original and James Woods does a really good performance here on all sides. Basically it is about the nuclear family trying to achieve the American Dream any which they can. Cue lots of drug dealing and robbing. Its a good show and well worth watching.
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Summary: Sure to become a cult classic!
Review: I saw this film two nights ago and I'm still recovering! It surprised me how I "related" to this quartet of losers and the film still lingers with me. James Woods and Melanie Griffith are outstanding as the older junkies, and so are Vincent Kartheiser and Natasha Gregson Wagner as the younger couple. I am frankly amazed how much I liked this very violent and depressing film but it WORKS (despite some badly lit and muddy scenes). The soundtrack is so cool that I'm ordering the CD.
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Summary: Great acting by Griffith and Woods!
Review: I was blown away by Melanie Griffith, usually so sweet and dewy-eyed in her baby-voiced roles. She is here too, but the undercurrent of danger and drugged-out hopelessness makes for a strong combination that shows her acting chops goes beyond "Working Girl" type comedies. She is, in fact, a revelation. Her Ozzie & Harriet line speaks volumes and when she blows away the bad guys, it leaves you stuneed. James Woods is always edgy and dangerous, and here he is seethingly dangerous -- and when he goes ballistic, he's a force to be reckoned with. Much better film than I had ever imagined. And yes the sound track is way cool too! Definitely 5 stars!
Rating: 
Summary: Terrible
Review: I'm a Larry Clark fan (even if he is a bit sex obsessed) but this flick is just bad. It's just a couple of middle aged criminals pairing up with a couple of naive sex-crazed kids and setting off on a rather unexplosive crime spree. There isn't anything special going on here. I found myself anticipating the point of good viewing for the entire hour and 1/2 only to see the credits roll. If you're looking for something shocking, important and semi true-to-life like Clarks other films, don't waste your time or money on this one. You'll be deeply dissapointed. (...). $10 is pocket change but it's way too much money to be spent on this movie.
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