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Writers (WGA):
Pierre Jolivet (motion picture Force Majeure) andOlivier Schatzky (motion picture Force Majeure) ...
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Release Date:
14 August 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Give up three years of their lives or give up the life of their friend. They have eight days to decide.Plot:
Two friends must choose whether to help a third friend who was arrested in Malaysia for drug possession. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
'Matrix' Star Erupts (From WENN. 12 May 2003)
Vince Vaughn Gets It in the Nose
(From WENN. 31 March 2003)
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Why didn't this film get any Oscar nominations?? moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Vince Vaughn | ... | John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev | |
| Anne Heche | ... | Beth Eastern | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | ... | Lewis McBride | |
| David Conrad | ... | Tony Croft | |
| Vera Farmiga | ... | Kerrie | |
| Nick Sandow | ... | Ravitch | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | ... | M.J. Major | |
| Ming Lee | ... | Mr. Chandran | |
| Joel de la Fuente | ... | Mr. Doramin | |
| Richard Chang | ... | Prosecutor | |
| James Michael McCauley | ... | Famous Divorce Lawyer | |
| Brettanya Friese | ... | Young Woman in Limo | |
| Deanna Yusoff | ... | Woman in Bar | |
| David Zayas | ... | Construction Foreman | |
| Amy Wong | ... | Ticket Agent (as Amy Wong) |
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Also Known As:
A Long Way to Paradise (USA) (working title)All for One (USA) (alternative title)
Force Majeure (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for language, drug content, some sexuality and a scene of violence.Parents Guide:
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111 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Philippines:PG-13 | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 (video premiere) | Singapore:PG | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Eastern State Penitentiary - 2124 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA moreFun Stuff
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Errors in geography: Long opening series of street scenes, local "color", was obviously filmed in Buddhist Thailand, complete with saffron-robed monks and red-green-gold Thai temples - Malaysia (population has 30 % non-Muslim minorities) doesn't have go-go bars or obvious brothels unlike Thailand). moreQuotes:
Sheriff: I'm here, Lewis, I'm right here. You're not alone, Lewis. Look at me, Lewis. You're not alone, Lewis. Look at me. You're not alone. I'm here. Look at me. See me, Lewis. You're not alone. I'm right here. I'm right here, Lewis, I'm right here. I see you, Lewis. I'm right here. Lewis, you are not alone right now. I'm right here. You are not alone, Lewis. I see you. I see you, Lewis. I'm right here. You're not alone. You are not alone, Lewis! moreSoundtrack:
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'Return to Paradise' is one of the most underrated films of the last few years. It deserved at least three Oscar nominations. Best actress: Anne Heche, Best supporting actor: Joaquin Phoenix and best original score: Mark Mancina. Was it because this wasn't a big studio film that it was robbed of these nominations? After reading other reviews, other people feel the same way. Even some Golden Globe nods would have been warrented.
This film wasn't released at the theaters here in Australia and went straight onto video and I understand it was a flop in the states cause most people were busy paying money to see the regular trash that comes out of Hollywood. This is a shame cause I would have made the effort to see it a couple of times at the cinema.
Anne Heche (Psycho) gave such an amazing performance in the film (maybe the performance of her career), my heart was aching at the end for her and the rest of the cast including Vince Vaughn (Psycho), David Conrad (Men of Honor), Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator) and Jada Pinket Smith (Scream 2) who you'll hate once the movie's over as she's pretty good as the bitchy/power hungry journalist are all so convincing in their roles.
Everyone should have a pretty good idea of what the plot involves but even if it isn't your cup of tea, the film is worth seeing for the performances which unfortunately have pretty much gone unrecognized. Check it out. Score: 9 out of 10