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Two Tickets to Paradise (2006)
Not bad, but don't go in expecting a hilarious comedy
I got this film from Amazon not knowing anything about it other than John C McGinley was in it and that was my reason for buying it. So, when the DVD arrived, I read the synopsis on the back to see what it was about and it boasted all sorts of 'hilarious' adventures like the film was some wacky comedy.
When I started to watch it, I didn't feel like I was watching anything too hilarious or wacky but thought once the road trip started it would be funnier. However that wasn't the case. The film in my eyes, is misrepresented as a hilarious road movie. I think it's got some nice, funny moments, great acting but I don't think it's been labelled correctly and I think that will make some people miss this film when they'd likely enjoy it. It's a lot more serious than I thought it would be, especially the story arc involving the character Mark. I do have one or two slight niggles with it. I found it hard to see any chemistry between McGinley's character and the actress who played his wife. She seemed so cold, even when she was supposed to be concerned and loving and that made it hard to care much about their relationship. The kid playing their son was obviously picked for his 'cute boy' look and his lines were a little too syrupy sweet for my liking. I also found it annoying that upon reaching the films conclusion, the character of Jason was omitted from having anything after the hospital scene. We see what becomes of the other two characters but there's no follow up with him which seems like we shouldn't even care about that character. Why have him in the film if in the end, it doesn't really matter what happened to him?
Besides from that, it is a good film and the main three actors are great in their roles. It's nice that the film is allowed to just coast. It never drags on and the conversations seem realistic and genuine, as the characters themselves do. But ultimately, people getting this film based on how it's been sold, I think could be disappointed. If you expect 'hilarious road trip' I think you'll be disappointed. But if you go in wanting something a little bit more genuine from a film, then this won't disappoint.