Paradise: Carried Away
Paradise: Carried Away

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Paradise: Carried Away

2006
Movie
106 min
Japanese

Set in a rural fishing village in southern Japan, this is the story of Erika, a celebrated former anchorwoman now back in her hometown campaigning for a seat in the national party, and Yohei, an insecure fisherman-in-training. The two are worlds apart.

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IMDb3.1/10
Director: Uwe BollGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

In the harsh wilderness of Alaska, a lone hunter named Sam is forced to confront his past when a mysterious woman appears, claiming to be his long-lost daughter. Their reunion is cut short as they are pursued by a relentless killer, and Sam must tap into primal survival instincts to protect them both. As the chase intensifies, he uncovers dark secrets about his own life and the true nature of his pursuer.

Critical Reception

Paradise: Carried Away was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as one of Uwe Boll's weakest films. It is largely panned for its poor acting, nonsensical plot, low production values, and gratuitous violence. The film is considered a significant misfire even within Boll's controversial filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its incoherent narrative and cheap production.

  • Panned for uninspired performances and a lack of compelling action.

  • Considered a low point in director Uwe Boll's career, lacking any redeeming qualities.

Google audience: Audience reception is extremely poor, with viewers frequently citing the film's confusing plot, poor dialogue, and general lack of entertainment value as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Despite being listed as a 'Paradise' film, this installment is tonally and thematically distinct from the previous two films in Uwe Boll's 'House of the Dead' inspired series, focusing on a survivalist thriller rather than zombie horror.

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