Two Tickets to Paradise

R 5.3
2006 1 hr 30 min Comedy

Three guys on the verge of forty begin to realize all the best things in their lives happened before they were twenty. A spontaneous road trip adventure gives them a chance to balance the ledger

  • Cast:
    John C. McGinley , D.B. Sweeney , Moira Kelly , Ed Harris , M.C. Gainey , Paul Hipp , Pat Hingle

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Reviews

Lawbolisted
2006/01/01

Powerful

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Console
2006/01/02

best movie i've ever seen.

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SanEat
2006/01/03

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

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AshUnow
2006/01/04

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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fig822
2006/01/05

Two Tickets to Paradise follows three long time friends who embark on a road trip. Stuck in their boring routine and wondering if this is as good as it gets, a sudden unplanned road trip is exactly what these friends need to escape the problems of their lives. During their adventure the personal problems that they endure now are exposed and threaten to ruin what should be a happy trip. Character flaws and bad habits are exposed that test the limits of dedication. D.B. Sweeney captures the feelings that most of us mid life, yearning to capture our youth, adults live. This film offers a little drama, comedy and action all wrapped up into one excellent story. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures that these friends endured. Heartfelt drama and timely comedy make this film a fun ride.

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TommySweeney
2006/01/06

What a terrific movie! The music was great, as was the acting. I just wanted to be in this movie!!! Loved to see the Cutting Edge couple back together again!!! Hope to see more from this filmmaker. Loved seeing Vanna White's house burn down. How did you make Ed Harris's arm appear? Was that Chris Chelios in the bar scene? He seemed so natural getting into a bar fight. Didn't know he was an actor... How do we buy a copy of this movie? Is it available for sale on any website? I have a number of friends that would love to see this movie! Hopefully someone will post the information as to where it can be purchased. I'd probably buy three copies right away... I'm sure other people would as well.

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nrotic
2006/01/07

After meeting DB during the Santa Fe Film Festival I wanted to check out his movie. I had already planned to go to the film but a few changes happened at the first showing. I promised him I would definitely go to the 2nd and I am glad I did. It had great humor, and a heart. It took me back to the times I spend with my childhood friends which have been friends for over 30 years. The trials we had through the years keeping our friendships together and how we made it through the roughest spots and remained friends. I thank you "DB" for making this film and your kindness in talking to me at the Santa Fe Film Festival. I am looking forward to your next project. Please contact me when you release this film I would like to purchase a copy for my friends in Oklahoma. Continued success in your career and life. The film also included great cinema photography, great acting, and surprises which I will not tell here you will have to see it when it comes to your town :) Thank you for the opportunity to see this great film. Sincerely J. Nathan Simmons of NewMexicoActors.com

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tugboat_a
2006/01/08

I caught this movie over the weekend at the Ft Lauderdale International Film Festival. Well written and terrific acting! Story keeps moving and you never look at your watch thinking "man, is this over yet?" Laughed out loud at several points in the movie. Although it is a comedy, some parts were very "true to life" and hit on the not-so-pleasant aspects of growing up and being an adult. The synopsis makes this movie sound like a "guy" movie (road trips and beer - the male equivalent of "chick flick"), but it really is SO much more. I'm suggesting it to everyone I know - guys and girls alike! Everyone will be able to relate to something in this film.

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