Another Day In Paradise
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Movie Reviews of Another Day In Paradise
Movie Review: A crime drama and a touching interpersonal story
Summary: 5 Stars
James Woods and Melanie Griffith are career criminals (burglary and drug dealing) who recruit a young pair of lovers to join them on a cross-country crime spree. The foursome enters a pseudo-parent-child relationship, as Woods instructs his young friend on the ropes of crime, and Griffith takes the girl shopping and coos just like a grandmother when the young couple gets pregnant. The teenaged male (not too far from a junkie himself) is desperately searching for a father figure, who he finds in Woods, but Woods is reluctant to admit it, and crushes his protégé every time things get a little too emotional. Of course, crime doesn't pay, and the relationship comes to a bloody climax, making for a fascinating drama both for the crime details and for the way these four unlikely friends deal with one another. If you like offbeat drama, this one is for you.Movie Review: Great acting by Griffith and Woods!
Summary: 5 Stars
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!Movie Review: Can't believe I LOVED THIS FILM!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
For someone who loves sweet romances like "Titanic" and "One Fine Day," this brutal film got under my skin and wouldn't let go. James Woods and Melanie Griffith deserve their high critical praise (I was shocked when Siskel & Ebert and others gave this film such raves). And don't be surprised to see Woods & Griffith nominated for Oscars. She was so "banged up" and REAL as a heroin addict, it made me cry and had my flesh crawl at once -- and he scared me as much as Samuel Jackson did in "Pulp Fiction" (which I didn't like half as much as this film). Go for it -- but be forewarned!Movie Review: Impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
James Woods and Melanie Griffith play junkie thieves who deal with some pretty shady characters. They take under their wings a teenage street punk and his girlfriend who are not as tough as they pretend to be. After having fun for a short time, the kids want out when it gets a little too real.
It's a violent movie and not for the squeamish. But for people who can handle the grittiness it is a gripping and mind grabbing story. The acting by all four is superb. Of course James Woods is excellent when he plays an intense bad guy. Melanie Griffith is believable as Woods gun moll with a heart.
Movie Review: Underrated Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is one of the underrated gems of the year. I actually auditioned for one of the roles in this film, so I had to see it out of curiosity how the actor who got the part was. And I was really impressed. James Woods, who I've always liked, hams it up big time, and I mean that in a good way - the most enjoyable ham-job since Al Pacino's in Heat (another underrated movie). Also the kid is great (Vincent Kartheiser). This movie is authentic in its tone and has a striking mood to it. It's also not a studio picture but it has great production values. The ending is beautiful, too.