Club Paradise

PG-13

Released Jul 11, 1996

1 hr. 44 min.

Comedy

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11%

28 Reviews

Tomatometer

35%

5,000+ Ratings

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Jack Moniker (Robin Williams) is a retired firefighter who teams up with reggae singer Ernest Reed (Jimmy Cliff) to open a tropical island resort. In addition to local eccentrics such as British layabout Anthony Cloyden Hayes (Peter O'Toole), Jack and Ernest are joined by tourists eager to stay at their resort, including the goofy, party-seeking duo of Barry (Eugene Levy) and Barry (Rick Moranis). Unfortunately, whiny customers and greedy land developers threaten to spoil the fun.

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Kelli B

Just goes to show that film critics on this site are just stuffy no fun folks. This movie is goofy & stupid in all the right ways. The mix of all the SNL & SCTV people make this so enjoyable. Twiggy & Joanna Cassidy are great as levelers for the silliness. And Peter O'Toole & Adolph Caesar round out the cast with enough dry humor to make this a fun fun fun movie to watch when you just want something to turn off your brain & enjoy. No subliminal messages or deep meaning - just funny fun stuff. The IMDB Reviews are much more true to what the movie is than this site.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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matthias s

Club Paradise takes you on a sun-soaked adventure that's hotter than a beach bonfire! With its palm trees swaying to the rhythm of laughter and the crystal-clear waters of comedy, this film serves up a tropical vacation experience you won't forget. The amazing cast, including Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis, are the icing on the vacation cake. Their performances add layers of comic flavor, making this a true holiday feast. With their on-screen chemistry, these actors create a beach paradise where laughter reigns supreme. While the plot may be as predictable as a sunset on the horizon, it doesn't dampen the overall fun factor. Club Paradise knows exactly what it is, a lighthearted escape from reality. And it embraces it with open arms. It's like taking a vacation within a vacation, where you can let loose, dance like nobody's watching, and forget about your troubles. So, if you're looking for a hilarious summer getaway without having to pack a suitcase, Club Paradise is the perfect destination. With its warm humor, beachy puns, and infectious energy, this movie will make you feel like you're on a never-ending summer vacation. Just remember to bring your sense of humor and leave your worries at the theater door. Cheers to a delightful and fantastic time in paradise!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Audience Member

Classic movie reminds me of going too Jamaica in high school! Yeah Mon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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Audience Member

Sit back and enjoy the departure from life, this is a very funny movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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anna c

A comedy with Rob Williams that is actually funny. Well this is a rare one for Robin. But lets be fair and say that the colorful supporting cast helps makes this funny. Rick Moranis and Eugene Levy as the wanna be swingers are the highlight.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

people are just to critical funny movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Harold Ramis

Director

Robin Williams

Jack Moniker

Peter O'Toole

Gov. Anthony Cloyden Hayes

Jimmy Cliff

Ernest Reed

Rick Moranis

Barry Nye

Twiggy

Phillipa Lloyd

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

A frenetically unfunny and charmless movie.

Jul 26, 2014

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

What's fresh about Ramis and Doyle-Murray's brand of comedy is that they're not one-liner wordsmiths, they're social satirists. They find humor in the subversion of a stable social community.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 26, 2014

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Sid Smith

Chicago Tribune

The whole, crowded thing begins to resemble a low-brow Nashville.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 26, 2014

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A slapdash, mostly unfunny disaster...

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 1, 2020

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Candice Russell

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

This is a case where the actors are only as good as the script, which isn`t saying much. It`s not long into Club Paradise when you may feel the urge to get out.

Jul 26, 2014

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David Sterritt

Christian Science Monitor

The unchanneled energy of Robin Williams can't redeem this messy yarn.

Jul 26, 2014

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Synopsis

Jack Moniker (Robin Williams) is a retired firefighter who teams up with reggae singer Ernest Reed (Jimmy Cliff) to open a tropical island resort. In addition to local eccentrics such as British layabout Anthony Cloyden Hayes (Peter O'Toole), Jack and Ernest are joined by tourists eager to stay at their resort, including the goofy, party-seeking duo of Barry (Eugene Levy) and Barry (Rick Moranis). Unfortunately, whiny customers and greedy land developers threaten to spoil the fun.

Director: Harold Ramis
Executive Producer: Alan Greisman
Screenwriter: Harold Ramis, Brian Doyle-Murray
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 11, 1996, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.8M
Sound Mix: Surround

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