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Another Day In Paradise
1999
A runaway teenager who thieves from vending machines is asked to do a job by a friend. Excited by the prospect of more easy money he sets off with his girlfriend and some friends... Read more
| Starring | Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner |
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| Director | Larry Clark |
| Genres | Drama |
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Another Day In Paradise
A runaway teenager who thieves from vending machines is asked to do a job by a friend. Excited by the prospect of more easy money he sets off with his girlfriend and some friends...
| Starring | Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner |
|---|---|
| Director | Larry Clark |
| Studio | PRISM LEISURE |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 1999 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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This compelling glimpse into outlaw life in the American Midwest during the 1970s from director Larry Clark is nowhere near as controversial as his first feature, kids, but it's just as grim and gritty. At the centre of this disturbing look at thug bravado and emotional vulnerability is a charismatic drugs dealer (James Woods), who persuades a teenage runaway (Vincent Kartheiser) and his junkie girlfriend (Natalie Wood's daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner) to help him pull a bank heist. It's when things go horribly wrong and the dysfunctional “family” is torn apart that this devastating road movie really hits home. As Woods's heroin-addicted lover, Melanie Griffith gives the performance of her career in a sobering and shocking tale.
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Hectic road movie, set in sleazy motels and featuring various varieties of low-life, given an extra jolt by the nervy authenticity of the performances of Woods and Griffith.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
A Charm Offensive from Woods
A bitter sweet, coming of age tale based on a true story of a four small-time crooks who take on one score too many.
Directed by the enigmatic Larry Clark, it is clear throughout that his maverick style has been restricted a little by the film's producer and star James Woods. To a certain extent the film suffers and despite dealing with intense issues such as teenage pregnancy, heroin addiction and murder, “Another Day In Paradise” is neither as alarming or compelling as Clark's "Kids" or "Bully".
That said, Clark’s stark cinematography still manages to deliver several shocking moments and any artistic constraints on the direction are compensated for by a superbly charming performance from Woods in the lead role. The hilariously frank interview with Woods contained within the Extras feature is reason to rent this film alone. His hilarious thoughts on the cast, crew and the film industry in general are refreshingly honest as Woods’ asserts his claim as one of the greatest actors of his generation. -
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Not quite Kids or Bully
Yep, this was disappointing. I rented it without hesitation, given how well both of the above films capture different aspects of youth and substance use. However, the filming style is a far cry from the documentary edge that Woods claims the team aimed for, and his over-acting in general renders the whole thing pretty dire. Natasha Gregson Wagner plays a needy junkie almost uncomfortably well in one particular scene, and Kartheiser's vacant teen is convincing, but overall the film feels clumsy, and it is hard to believe that Clarke couldn't have done better if left with more input as to the overall style. Good soundtrack though.
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Another Day In Paradise
A runaway teenager who thieves from vending machines is asked to do a job by a friend. Excited by the prospect of more easy money he sets off with his girlfriend and some friends......
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