Trouble in Paradise (1989 TV Movie) User Reviews

Raquel is still in shape - the film is out of shape

[gridoon2024 · 5/10 · 28 July 2009]

"Trouble in Paradise" succeeds fully in only one area: it proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that Raquel Welch is an ageless sex symbol who can still look fantastic in her late 40s. Beyond that, the film is a mediocre variation on the "bickering couple" romantic comedies of the classic Hollywood era. The man is rugged and boozing, the woman is loud and prissy, they get stranded on a deserted island, gradually they warm up to each other, etc., etc. Neither character is particularly endearing, which is a problem when they're the only ones on the screen for about 90% of the running time. It was an interesting idea to pair up Raquel with a male actor of her own age (and not younger), but I can't really say that these two have a lot of chemistry. This one is only for her completists. ** out of 4.

Sex symbol turkey

[boundlaw · 4/10 · 1 August 2022]

Apparently, the filmmakers decided a MILFy Raquel Welch wearing lingerie and a wet, torn dress was sufficient to make this film. What they went with is a middle-age Blue Lagoon. Plot optional.

They even toyed with the audience by putting an actual turkey on the set of this turkey.

Who hasn't daydreamed of being marooned on an island with Raquel Welch and a bottle of Stoli that magically refills overnight? Raquel looks amazing, and that is the entire point of this film. There is literally no other reason to watch this movie. Somehow, it is almost sufficient justification.

Classic Beauty

[gnoroks · 7/10 · 7 October 2008]

This movie has a pretty lame plot. Keep in mind that most of her films had a pretty lame plot. If you like Raquel Welch you can get past that. She is absolutely gorgeous at 48 or 49. Be patient the big payoff is towards the end of the movie. I saw this movie on TV many years ago and had no idea the name of it. I did a little research on IMDb and then rented it. I am not sorry I did. After 15 or more years my memory was not fuzzy. She was worth seeing in this film again. It is without a doubt a prime example of classic beauty and why the world went nuts over her in the sixties. Keep in mind this movie was made in 1989! So if you can sit through a generic plot to observe one of, if not THE, most beautiful women in show business ever, spend the two bucks to rent it.

Castaway silliness

[taipan-1 · 24 January 2003]

Shot on location in Queensland, this is as implausible a piece of film making as you are likely to see anywhere. Jack Thompson is at his oafish best and Ms Welch still looks pretty good, considering she was in her late 40s when this was shot. The storyline is non-existent and poor Nicholas Hammond looks embarrassed throughout the movie.