Exit to Eden
Exit to Eden

Exit to Eden

1994Movie114 minEnglish

Photographer Elliot Slater has inadvertently snapped the only existing photos of elusive jewel thief Omar. When Elliot leaves for a private vacation on an S&M island, he is followed by Omar, Omar's partner, Nina, and undercover police officers Fred and Sheila. Unaware of the number of people chasing him, Elliot enjoys his stay at the resort, and finds himself falling in love with head dominatrix Lisa.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes6%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users42%
Director: Garry MarshallGenres: Comedy, Crime, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of wealthy women, seeking an escape from their mundane lives, travel to a luxurious island resort in the Caribbean run by a seemingly charming entrepreneur. However, their tropical paradise takes a turn when a down-on-his-luck bartender gets entangled in their affairs, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic events involving mistaken identities and criminal schemes.

Critical Reception

Exit to Eden was a critical and commercial disappointment. Critics widely panned the film for its flimsy plot, uneven tone, and uninspired performances, finding it to be a shallow and unamusing attempt at comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and a lack of genuine humor.
  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.
  • Considered a forgettable and rather unpleasant comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the movie's humor and plot, with many finding it to be a waste of time.

Fun Fact

Actress Rosie O'Donnell was originally cast as the character of Sheila, but was replaced by Dana Delany during pre-production.

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