Simply Perfect

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

The first must-see film of the year.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

While Watching 'Another Day In Paradise', I was Stunned, Mesmerized & Awed by it's Lead Actor James Woods. Woods, One Of My All-Time Favorite Actors, Delivers an Outstanding Performance over-here. He actually left me Stunned, Mesmerized & Awed with his Performance. Woods, has had a thriving film-career, he has delivered remarkable performances all through his journey & 'Another Day In Paradise' is among his milestone works. 'Another Day in Paradise' Synopsis: In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong leading to dissent, violence and murder.'As a film, 'Another Day In Paradise' appealed to me in parts, not in totality. The Screenplay is a bit erratic here, but at times, it's definitely arresting. The Characters, in particular, I thought, were nicely defined. Larry Clark Directs This Drama with command. Cinematography is perfect. Editing & Art Design are fair.Performance-Wise: It's Woods All The Way. He's Outstanding in his portrayal of a junkie who wants to make it big. It's a pleasure to watch an actor perform with such precision & such style. Melanie Griffith does well. Vincent Kartheiser gives his best shot. Natasha Gregson Wagner is adequate, while James Otis is decent. On the whole, 'Another Day In Paradise' works prominently due to Woods's performance. An Actor Par Excellence!

Caveat: Graphic violence and lots of vulgar language in this one, in case you're the delicate type. Just as violent as "Pulp Fiction", this one is not full of dark wit and funky style. It is an intense look at doomed people existing in a world of drugs, crime, no vision beyond their noses, and little self-restraint. It's similar to "Kalifornia". James Woods, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner are great, and Melanie Griffith is okay. A young couple, junkies and petty thieves, are taken under the smelly wing of an older couple, who have decided to "teach" (use) them in the ways of "upper level" crime. The first five minutes tells you what you need to know about the kids. Now it's only a matter of time...

What a dark start. Then rougher even. Wagner is neat. Direction is tight, fast and colorful. MG in bed with kid even before Demi Moore did. Good for ugly flick night. No need to get wasted since this will get you there. Given that it didn't date itself, I suspect that over time this will wear even better. Meaning it will hold up. Critics might have ignored this given Woods and MG doing low life scene, but time will tell.

Soo... I'm a Vincent Kartheiser fan. And I like James Woods... sometimes. I was shocked by the first few minutes where Bobbie (Vincent Kartheiser) gets beaten up and such. I decided not to watch it at night time as I usually do with movies. The whole movie is shocking, with lots of swearing, drugs, alcohol... (and smoking, but I smoke so I am not complaining about that) But I think it's well played by Vincent Kartheiser and that girl, and I've seen better of James Woods and Melanie Griffith. It's a surprising movie. and well, I'm going to see it again! Sure, the camera work looks like it's done by an amateur... But it has a great story and nice environment.