Paradise City
Saban Films | Release Date: November 11, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
31
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
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Film ThreatAlan NgFeb 7, 2024
Paradise City is a fun and lightweight tale for an evening of Hulu and chill. It’s not going to change the world, but it’s entertaining enough, especially considering Willis’s recent retirement. Read full review
40
Screen RantPatrice WitherspoonNov 11, 2022
Director Chuck Russell’s projects always bring a sense of vivacity and killer action sequences in ways his peers often struggle with. But this time around, the magic is missing from Paradise City. Sure, his film contains reliable and entertaining components like most action features do — including an underlying vengeance plot, an expert conman, and even a budding romance — but these elements tend to quickly run their courses thanks to a predictable script, wonky dialogue, and pacing issues. Read full review
40
The New York TimesGlenn KennyNov 10, 2022
The movie’s generic quality is spruced up by eccentric plots points (go-go dancers who also serve as undercover eco-activists, a nice Andy Sidaris-like touch) and kooky dialogue. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayNov 11, 2022
The stars can’t save it. Read full review
25
Slant MagazineMark HansonNov 8, 2022
If only everyone else had followed John Travolta’s lead, then the film might have lived up to its title. Read full review
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