Another Day In Paradise

Starring:James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner, James Otis, Brandon Williams, Brent Briscoe, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Hipp, Kim Flowers, John Gatins, Ryan Donahue, Christopher Doyle, Dick Hancock, Pamela Gordon, Jay Leggett, Michael Jeffrey Woods, Karen Sheperd, Mitchell Orr, Leo Fitzpatrick
Director: Larry Clark
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Having apparently anointed himself the American cinema's poet of decadence, filmmaker Larry Clark follows his critically acclaimed Kids with yet another tour through the darker regions of American squalor. Another Day in Paradise--even the title screams of amateurish irony--may be powerfully acted by a fine cast of new and familiar faces, but how many times can we eavesdrop on the lives of murderous, self-destructive heroin junkie thieves before we just get morosely depressed? James Woods and Melanie Griffith are superb as a pair of surrogate parents to the young couple (Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner) whom they recruit as accomplices in a series of robberies and dangerous deals, but what exactly is the point of this overindulgent, gutter-mouthed, and ultimately sickening portrait of sickening people? Clark may be good at providing an authentic vision of America's ugly underbelly, but before this movie's half over you're likely to be screaming, "Enough already!" By the time Kartheiser's character has finally escaped from his dreadful "parents," it's clear that Clark has very little story to tell, and not much of it is really worth telling. As for why Woods's character gets such a kick out of saying "Boo-Yah!"--well, your guess is as good as ours. --Jeff Shannon

Ken Park (Uncut Uncensored Director's Version - Import)
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A perfect look into a teens life...

Trash movie about life of trashes.

ken park

Riveting and raw

DID NOT LIKE THIS AT ALL.

Ken Park (Uncut Uncensored Director's Version - Import)

Manufacturer: CP Digital
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Product Description

This is PAL VIDEO FORMAT (not NTSC and will not play in regular American DVD-player) and an only official release of Larry Clark's "Ken Park" movie on DVD over the world by Russian company "CP Digital". Larry Clark's Ken Park has sent ripples with explicit scenes, and acts, overshadowing other movies on display. The story of four dysfunctional families in the skateboarding hotbed of Visalia, Calif., unspooled in the experimental Upstream competition. "But I didn't want to cut a single frame," the cult film director and photographer told. "All my life I've seen the camera turn away, but these scenes are part of the reality ... of this generation." The film was co-directed by Clark who made the controversial 1995 movie "Kids", renowned cinematographer Ed Lachman, who shot Steven Soderbergh's award-winning "Erin Brockovich" and Todd Haynes' "Far From Heaven". The movie features violence involving not only the restless teenagers in the small town, but also their parents. But Clark says the film is an "uplifting" look at modern youth that shows some of the kids overcoming the odds..."My first film Kids was about the secret world of children, where parents are not allowed. In Ken Park we go inside the houses of four families and meet the parents. Ken Park is the story of children and their parents in Visalia, California, an isolated inland town between Los Angeles and Fresno. The story flows through the lives of three young boys and one girl, all childhood friends, and their parents. The childrens and parents lives are unmasked and you see the ascent of violence, sex, hatred, love and the manic episodes of emotional confusion." - Larry Clark

Customer Reviews:

A perfect look into a teens life..........2007-04-24

I think this person is totally missing the point of Larry Clark and his total body of work. Had you done your homework you would have known that Larry Clark started his career as a photographer. He went underground with a group of kids in the 60' and 70' to photograph how they lived etc. Most were drug addicts and had casual sex (take a look at Tulsa). All of this was boldly documented in Larry's photos. He does not flinch from life as you would seem to have him do. You say that none of these characters are interesting to you. Well would they be if you met them on the street? They are kids. You would ignore them. You have no idea how they live, what they think and what makes them do the things they do. Nor it seems do you care. This is a movie about life. It has not beginning or end, it has not climactic scene, and this is not a Johnny Deep film. Wake up! You may not like Ken Park but despite your shortcomings on understanding film it is and important piece. You should also watch Short Bus. Not buy Clark but an excellent film as well. But watch out it has graphic sex in it. It also has no Disney ending so you might be disappointed with that as well. What did you think of Kids? Gummo? Julian the Donkey Boy? And please list the million other ways in which teenagers can act out their messed up lives. Just a few will do. Do you know any teenagers? Have you talked to them? Guess what. They are lying to you. That is Larry Clark's skill as an artist. His kids tell the truth and some people can't take it, don't understand it or want to ignore it. Where do you belong? I think you should go underground with some homeless kids. Live with them for a year and document what you see. It might just open that closed mind of your and allow you to see what is actually in front of you.

Oh, one other thing, what is this Jerry Springer situation you keep referring to? Were you on the show giving your point of view on this film? If so, I'm sorry I missed it.

Trash movie about life of trashes........2007-03-31

Trash movie about life of trashes. That's all I can say.

ken park.......2007-03-24

Did not receive as banned by Customs in Australia
but have seen movie before

Riveting and raw.......2007-01-15

A minor having sex with a hot 35-year-old? WOW. How'd the kid get that job? The scenes were very explicit. I was shocked, wondering how this was legal. It all seemed so real. Aside from the sex, the movie still had an enthralling story. A real look at teen life, a constant clashing with parents. Larry the legend, comes through again.

Hey Larry, how'd the kid get that job?

DID NOT LIKE THIS AT ALL........2006-12-22

THIS " FILM " IS WEIRD. IT NEVER GAINS ANY MOMENTUM, IF YOU ASKED ME WHAT THE POINT WAS...I COULDNT SAY. IT STARTS OUT WITH A TEENAGER BLOWING HIS BRAINS OUT WHICH GOT MY ATTENTION....AND THEN DISAPPOINTED ROYALLY FROM THERE ON. I DONT LIKE TO KNOCK SOMEONE ELSE'S " ART ", BUT THIS MOVIE, TO ME , HAS NO REDEEMING QUALITIES AND HAS NO MORAL OR POINT. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND IT TO AN ENEMY.

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Paradise Lost!
Impressed
Disturbing crime/drug romp has more depth than given credit for
The Best Larry Clark Film
Well-acted drama

Another Day In Paradise
Starring: James Woods , Melanie Griffith , Vincent Kartheiser , Natasha Gregson Wagner , and James Otis
Director: Larry Clark
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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Release Date: 1999-05-11

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Having apparently anointed himself the American cinema's poet of decadence, filmmaker Larry Clark follows his critically acclaimed Kids with yet another tour through the darker regions of American squalor. Another Day in Paradise--even the title screams of amateurish irony--may be powerfully acted by a fine cast of new and familiar faces, but how many times can we eavesdrop on the lives of murderous, self-destructive heroin junkie thieves before we just get morosely depressed? James Woods and Melanie Griffith are superb as a pair of surrogate parents to the young couple (Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner) whom they recruit as accomplices in a series of robberies and dangerous deals, but what exactly is the point of this overindulgent, gutter-mouthed, and ultimately sickening portrait of sickening people? Clark may be good at providing an authentic vision of America's ugly underbelly, but before this movie's half over you're likely to be screaming, "Enough already!" By the time Kartheiser's character has finally escaped from his dreadful "parents," it's clear that Clark has very little story to tell, and not much of it is really worth telling. As for why Woods's character gets such a kick out of saying "Boo-Yah!"--well, your guess is as good as ours. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Paradise Lost!.......2007-05-25

Larry Clark has never been one to beat around the bush. Sugar-coat the truth. And once agin he does this by pushing reality in our faces and make us go WOW! "THIS IS THE F**KING WORLD I LIVE IN?"

And of course the soundtrack is amazing and sets the mood in every aspect.

I recommend this movie to anyone. But some will be offended but Hell! life is offensive.

Impressed.......2006-08-14

James Woods and Melanie Griffith play junkie thieves who deal with some pretty shady characters. They take under their wings a teenage street punk and his girlfriend who are not as tough as they pretend to be. After having fun for a short time, the kids want out when it gets a little too real.

It's a violent movie and not for the squeamish. But for people who can handle the grittiness it is a gripping and mind grabbing story. The acting by all four is superb. Of course James Woods is excellent when he plays an intense bad guy. Melanie Griffith is believable as Woods gun moll with a heart.

Disturbing crime/drug romp has more depth than given credit for.......2006-07-07

Director Larry Clark has a knack for penetrating the lost hopes and dreams of the young adult. He also has a knack for discovering talented young artists for his films. In the case of 'Another Day In Paradise', he also offers up James Woods (who always plays sleazy to a T) and Melanie Griffith (who gives her best performance on film in this movie).

Young lovers, Bobbie (Vincent Kartheiser) and Rosie (Natasha Gregson Wagnor) live in a flea-hole, using drugs and getting by on Bobbie's petty theft. Bobbie runs into serious trouble while pilfering coins from snack machines, and "Uncle Mel" is called in to treat his injuries. Mel (James Woods) takes a shine to Bobbie, and brings him up a notch in the world, from petty theft to big-time burglary. Bobbie and Rosie take off with Mel and his long-time girlfriend Sid (Melanie Griffith), riding in a nice car, shopping for new clothes, and eating good meals in restaurants.

Mel masterminds a burglary on a medical office, and the foursome are now in business. While business is good for a while, all good things must come to an end. When one of the drug deals goes wrong, the foursome flees to the residence of The Reverend (James Otis). (Look for Clark's usual suspect Leo Fitzpatrick in a bit role as The Reverend's gate guard)

The relationship between Mel & Sid, and Bobbie & Rosie begins to fall apart, though Mel & Sid have been like parents to the younger couple. Mel wants one more big hit, but he is becoming more and more unstable. Rosie's drug use has deteriorated from snorting to spiking. At this point, as the foursome begins to turn on each other, you are left to wonder just who will be left standing in the end.

I was surprised, but pleased, at the violence in this film; I wasn't expecting it. For some reason, I thought the film would be milder, with less action. You will be surprised by the quality of the script and the amazing acting from the four main characters. Look for a small role from Lou Diamond Phillips as Jewels, an overtly gay and violent character. This is most likely Phillips best performance.

My only real complaint with the movie was the lack of subtitles (English or other languages) on the Director's. Other than that, look forward to a faster pace than 'Spun' and more violence than 'Salton Sea'. Enjoy!

The Best Larry Clark Film.......2006-04-05

Larry Clark is probably best known for the film "Kids". Clark has only directed four films. "Kids", this film, "Bully", and "Ken Park" the latter was banned in America. This is probably his least known film, odd because it has the most recognizable actors of any of his previous movies. Also, I've seen
"Kids" & "Bully" and this is easily my favorite of those. "Kids" had a really good message; "Bully" was entertaining and informative. This movie is really a mixture of "Kids" and "Bonnie & Clyde" and happens to be extremely entertaining. The movie is about two lovers named Bobbie & Rosie (Vincent Kartheiser & Natasha Gregson Wagner) who are each about 15 or 16 years old. They live in a run down apartment with a few other people and manage to survive because Bobbie robs vending machines. But then, a couple of crooks named Mel & Sid (James Woods & Melanie Griffith) take them under their wing and take them to the big time. Well, their version of the big time. Which means stealing speed from a doctor and then selling it. Meanwhile, Rosie is pregnant and still smoking/drinking/using. This movie, like kids, is really a raw no-holds-barred look at the life of these people. Clark has never been a director who's worried about what's socially acceptable. Which is why his films have such an impact and are all so good.
This movie held my attention completely and was never dull. It's also a movie you can watch more times after, which I don't really feel "Kids" was. James Woods (who also co-produced the movie) is absolutely spectacular. I think his performance (for which he recieved almost no attention or awards for) was better than the Oscar winner for 1998 Roberto Benigni was. Woods litereally keeps you watching. Griffith was good, but not standout. Kartheiser & Wagner were believable in their roles as the two young lovers Bobbie & Rosie, but these kind of performances aren't just about being believable but also about being able to get sympathy from the viewer which both of them do. All of the characters are well written, the dialouge is great. "The Flinstones" joke (and delivery) was hilarious. This movie is truly an experience and really an important movie that you shouldn't pass up.

GRADE: A-

Well-acted drama.......2006-01-25

This ironically-titled movie is almost too intense to bear. The story about drug-addict criminals is realistic, but all the characters are foul-mouthed and repugnant. If a film could be rated X for profanity alone, this would receive the "honor," since almost every sentence in the dialogue is laced with profanity of the worst sort.

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Another Day in Paradise [Region 2]
Starring: James Woods , Melanie Griffith , Vincent Kartheiser , Natasha Gregson Wagner , and James Otis
Director: Larry Clark
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Charlie Rose with Joe Klein & Nina Totenberg; Seymour Hersh; Melanie Griffith (January 14, 1999)

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Charlie Rose with Joe Klein & Nina Totenberg; Seymour Hersh; Melanie Griffith (January 14, 1999)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
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Joe Klein and Nina Totenberg discuss President Clinton's Senate impeachment trial, the definition of perjury, and the role of partisanship. Then, Seymour Hersh talks about his New Yorker story about spy Jonathan Pollard, and how his actions have affected the Middle East peace process. Finally, actress Melanie Griffith discusses playing a heroin addict in Another Day in Paradise, her career, and working with Woody Allen.