Movie Review: The Other Side of Paradise
The Other Side of Paradise (2009) At the heart of The Other Side of Paradise is the story of two longtime friends who are still trying to find that right moment to be more than just friends. It beats quite powerfully, but in the end it’s a healthy heart in an obese body. There’s just too much fat on this picture. I’m generally a look-below-the-surface kind of guy when it comes to the indies that get sent my way. Justin Hilliard, however, proved he has the talent and ambition to create bigger, better pictures after his potent debut with the film Wednesday. The Other Side of Paradise is a nice transition from experimental indie filmmaking to more concentrated storytelling efforts. I liked it. I just wish I could say I loved it. The film follows the free-spirited photographer Rose...
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