Not Quite Paradise
Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?
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Plot Summary
Two American G.I.s stationed in Germany, Skip and George, embark on a spontaneous trip to Paris. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they are mistakenly believed to be spies and are apprehended. While trying to prove their innocence and escape their predicament, they get entangled in a series of comical mishaps and romantic encounters.
Critical Reception
Not Quite Paradise received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some found humor in its premise and the performances of its young cast, many criticized its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and lack of originality. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted but forgettable comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a few moments of lighthearted charm.
- The plot is formulaic and lacks depth.
- Performances are earnest but can't elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Not Quite Paradise are scarce, but generally reflect a view that it's a dated, B-movie comedy that doesn't hold up well. Some viewers recall it as a passable time-killer from the 80s, while others found it bland and uninspired.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in West Germany and Paris, capturing the atmosphere of both countries during the mid-1980s.
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