Night in Paradise

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Night in Paradise

2020

2h 11m

Drama

Crime

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Hiding out in Jeju Island following a brutal tragedy, a wronged mobster with a target on his back connects with a woman who has her own demons.

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David Ehrlich

indieWire

"Night in Paradise" begs not to be watched until after dark. But Park's latest allows in just enough light to illuminate his genius, even if it leaves you wishing that there was a little bit more to see.

Rated: C+

Apr 9, 2021

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Leisurely pacing rather draws it all out a bit, but there's real inventiveness to the way Park wrong-foots the viewer and handles the operatic displays of gunfire and death - and the leads are rather charming.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 8, 2021

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Deborah Young

Hollywood Reporter

Night in Paradise contains a lot of good plotting, several amusing characters and a decent array of exciting action scenes and bloodshed. But it is indulgently long, even within scenes...

Sep 4, 2020

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It has, in my opinion, an interesting start that sometimes propels the plot with gratuitous violence, but the intensity is lost with each stab and it rarely abandons the predictable topics of betrayal, loyalty and revenge. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

May 27, 2022

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

Night in Paradise isnt the ideal movie for locked-down streamers, but its one that challenges audiences to find silver linings in dark life experiences.

Feb 18, 2022

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Carolyn Hinds

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

[Writer and director Park Hoon-Jung] skillfully switching the film's protagonists, the film's narrative, and adding depth to his characters is an example of what a great storyteller and director he is.

Jul 26, 2021

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I thought this film fantastic. It starts in a brave place: a gang war of attrition at the end of the lives of those who know their lives are coming to an end, barely bothering to introduce or explain, and within that tiny space of time explores the scintillas of betrayal, revenge, hate, despair, hope, and love. Too many shootouts? It’s a film about final shootouts. The violence was inevitable. How else should a gangster die? Despite it, I do not see it as a predominantly violent film. I know, but it was different, thought-provoking and very moving. The beautiful landscapes and seedy joints were a perfect backdrop, offering contrast and harmony, respectively. This was a film about choices; even when there are no choices remaining. Eom Tae-goo and Jeon Yeo-been were excellent leads: perfectly incompatible but near psychic in their resistance. Eom’s action scenes were accomplished, but the grief-blinded sharpshooting finale of his avenger, Jeon, echolocating and excising her enemies - and her demons - was truly unforgettable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Flixster F

Fans of action crime drama may like it, but the story has nothing new to offer. It may still have been passable if it wasn't so long. In its favor, while the ending wasn't satisfying enough, it wasn't totally conventional either as they serve in this sort of flicks.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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Marshall P

It is super. I have seen it twice now and enjoyed it as much the second time. Its not as good as Infernal Affairs, but its still a good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/23

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tripti g

A great slow burn gangster thriller with a total bad ass explosive ending. I also want to try the Mulhoe in Jeju now!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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C H

Great performance and a score to match. A gloomy, gritty, gory gangster themed movie, which left me wanting a slightly different conclusion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Similar to Takeshi Kitano Yakuza films even if not as sharp, but if you are into crime/ gangster thrillers, treat yourself.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Park Hoon-jung

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Uhm Tae-goo

Tae-Gu

Jeon Yeo-been

Jae-Yeon

Cha Seung-won

Director Ma

Cho Dong-in

Jin Sung

Park Ho-san

Gang Boss Yang

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Synopsis

Hiding out in Jeju Island following a brutal tragedy, a wronged mobster with a target on his back connects with a woman who has her own demons.

Director: Park Hoon-jung
Screenwriter: Park Hoon-jung
Production Co: Goldmoon Film
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2021
Runtime: 2h 11m

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