Return to Paradise (1998)
Catch Jada Pinkett-Smith as M.J. Major
Theatrical Release Date: August 14, 1998
Summary:Three friends share an exciting vacation in Malaysia, full of fun, drinks, women and hash. When the vacation is over, each have dreams of continuing their lives, and they all go their separate ways. One of them (Phoenix) remains on the tropical paradise to fulfill a dream of working with apes for research.
Two years later, a lawyer (Heche) comes to New York and hunts down the other two friends to give some sad news. A few days after they left the island, police raided their camp and found amazingly large quantities of hash left about. Phoenix was still residing there, so he had to take the blame.
He is set to be put to death in 8 days, and the only way the charges can be decreased is if the two friends come back to paradise and take their share of the responsibilty. If they do, they both will spend three years in prison. If only one does, he will spend six years behind bars...
Review:
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 this movie depending on your mood.
On the other hand, if the basis of this film does draw in you some intrigue, get ready to enjoy the spoils of your emotional interest. This is a not a film for the kids. Suffice it to say that if you liked the Oliver Stone-penned MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (8/10), you will most likely appreciate this film as well.<'p>
Jada Pinkett-Smith Movies:
- Collateral (2004)
- Matrix Revolutions (2003)
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
- Kingdom Come (2001)
- Bamboozled (2000)
- Mononoke-hime (1999)
- Return to Paradise (1998)
- Scream 2 (1997)
- Set It Off (1996)
- If These Walls Could Talk (1996)
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- Tales from the Crypt -- Demon knight (1995)
- A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)
- Jason's Lyric (1994)
- The Inkwell (1994)
- Menace II Society (1993)