Ticket to Paradise
Ticket to Paradise

Ticket to Paradise

2022Movie104 minEnglish

Divorced couple Georgia and David find themselves on a shared mission: they team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from making the same mistake they once made 25 years ago.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users82%
Director: Ol ParkerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A divorced couple, Georgia and David, travel to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from impulsively marrying a man she just met. Their plan to sabotage the wedding quickly escalates, forcing them to work together and confront their own past issues. Amidst the chaos, they recall their own tumultuous love story and begin to question their decisions.

Critical Reception

Ticket to Paradise received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, praised for its star power and escapist charm. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted and enjoyable romantic comedy, though some critics noted a lack of originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's main draw is the undeniable chemistry between its lead stars, George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
  • Praised for its stunning visuals and picturesque setting, offering a delightful escapist experience.
  • Criticized by some for relying on predictable romantic comedy tropes and a somewhat thin plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its charming lead actors and beautiful scenery, finding it to be a fun and lighthearted movie. Many appreciated the chemistry between Clooney and Roberts, and the escapist nature of the Bali setting. Some viewers felt the plot was predictable but still found it entertaining.

Fun Fact

George Clooney and Julia Roberts, despite being frequent collaborators and good friends, had not worked together on a film in over 20 years prior to 'Ticket to Paradise'.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

With lesser actors this movie would be just another bit of rom-com fluff. But with Clooney and Roberts at the helm, it elevated to a glossy, shiny bit of rom-com fluff. I could see most major plot developments coming from a mile away, but t...
Nathan

Nathan

_Ticket to Paradise_ was a blast! The plot is not overly complicated and is pretty generic to be frank but that didn't matter. The actors carried the entire film and were a joy to watch on screen. Julia Roberts and George Clooney's chemistr...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Ticket to Paradise delivers precisely the formula it sells: a witty, light, fun rom-com that's well worth watching for its exceptional cast. George Clooney and Julia Roberts sha...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There are certainly a few scenes at the start of this film (mostly those seen in the trailers) when there is a spark of chemistry between Julia Roberts ("Georgia") and George Clooney ("David"). Formerly married, this couple have to dash to ...