Preview: The Other Side of Paradise (2009)

Synopsis:

Heading to her first art gallery opening, a young woman takes her romantic interest and her brother recently released from prison on a road trip as they try to understand their feelings for each other and those they meet, an interesting group of characters.

• Poster: C; C

Review:

This pink trend probably should end sometimem soon. The color doesn't fit with the theme at all and the hand-drawn images of the cast only make it seem more pedantic.

She's an artist, we get that. However, the art that accompanies this poster is infantile at best, suggesting an artist who maybe isn't nearly as good as she thinks she is, but that's probably not the impression producers want people to get.

• Trailer: C+

Review:

It's difficult to make out what's going on or the film's ultimate purpose. An indie romantic drama needs a great deal of strength to work adequately and what's presented in this trailer seems borderline weak.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• November 8, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (October 25, 2009) Original

-Wesley Lovell (December 13, 2009) New Poster