Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts team up as exes who find themselves on a shared mission: to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
For in-depth thoughts on Ticket To Paradise, please see my colleague Dom Fisher’s review from its original theatrical release here.
Video Quality
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment brings Ticket To Paradise to Blu-Ray with a fetching 1080p video presentation. The image is clean with the bright color palette of the natural environment popping off the screen. The film employs splashes of vivid colors within the clothing and production design, which makes for a very sumptuous image. The presentation provides a significant amount of depth on display, especially when contrasted with the expanses of nature. The details of each location present as impressively sharp in all lighting conditions.
The film has a natural aesthetic which is replicated well on disc. The black levels are appropriately deep and inky, but digital noise does prove to be a minor issue in a handful of moments in the film. The flesh tones are natural with gentle nuances showcased well in close-ups and medium shots. This is as gorgeous of a presentation as any modern movie should provide on Blu-Ray. Universal has delivered great work here.
Audio Quality
The Blu-Ray comes with a DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio track that is very impressive without being overbearing. Dialogue comes through perfectly clear without ever falling victim to overlapping voices or environmental noises. Everything is mixed perfectly with directionality accurately rendered across the expanded channel allotment. The sounds of the tropical life provide a good amount of activity in the rear channels, and music adds texture in the low end. The score does a nice job of establishing the tone of the narrative, and this track fills the room in a truly enveloping way. Universal has provided a track that more than effectively brings this film to life. There are optional English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles provided.
Special Features
- Return Of The Dynamic Duo: A five-minute featurette which takes a look at the reunion of the dynamic movie stars, why this movie was written for them specifically, what their history together brings to the film, the dynamic between their characters and more. There are some fun on-set interviews included within this one.
- Destination Wedding: A nearly four-minute piece which takes a look at all of the details that went into creating this magical moment of Lily’s special day including how the location and culture influences the event.
- Production In Paradise: A four-minute look at the decision to only shoot in places that would make the audience want to travel as soon as the movie ended. There are some decent insights into the logistical challenges they faced on this shoot.
- Keep A Straight Face: A nearly three-minute look at the real-life friendship between Kaitlyn Dever and Billie Lourd and the challenges of keeping a straight face during shooting.
Final Thoughts
Ticket To Paradise is a comforting bit of adult-skewing entertainment led by genuine movie stars which we rarely get these days. While this may have been thought of as a lesser effort in the ‘90s, the film feels refreshing in the modern cinematic landscape. The two main stars draw upon their years of shared history to radiate an easy chemistry that shines through on screen. The talented ensemble also adds their own special flavor to the overall endeavor. This is far from groundbreaking, and a bit sluggish in the home stretch, but there is enough here to make you remember why these types of movies used to draw such an audience. Universal Picture Home Entertainment has released a Blu-Ray that sports fantastic A/V presentation and a few brief special features. This one is definitely worth a look if you miss well-made, big studio romantic comedies. Recommended
Ticket To Paradise is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.