New World Pictures | Release Date: May 7, 1982 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
0
Negative:
5
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Writer-director Stuart Gillard doggedly imitates Blue Lagoon with precious little variation. [10 May 1982, p.C2]
25
Paradise is about as romantic as sand in your pants. [07 May 1982, p.13]
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Los Angeles TimesSusan King
A true Golden Turkey starring Willie Aames and Phoebe Cates, who spend the movie in various stages of undress. This Blue Lagoon rip-off finds them playing two young people who find love at a desert oasis. [10 Feb 2000, p.F11]