Ticket to Paradise

'Ticket to Paradise', starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, has critics talking, but is it worth the watch? Keep reading for an honest review.

Even with the predictable plot, fans are in for a fun escape (and plenty of stunning views). (No offense, but the chemistry between Lily and Gede isn’t nearly as interesting as that of David and Georgia.) As for the rest of the cast, there’s very little character development, which makes it challenging to really connect with the others. But her divorced parents (played by [Julia Roberts](https://www.purewow.com/news/julia-roberts-hot-pink-gown-ticket-to-paradise-premiere) and [George Clooney](https://www.purewow.com/news/george-amal-clooney-sheer-jumpsuit)) are stunned to learn that she is giving up her career to marry a seaweed farmer that she met a only few weeks ago. But even with gorgeous views and great performances from Roberts and Clooney, the movie—unfortunately—falls a bit flat due to its extremely predictable plot and forgettable characters. One look at the stunning, scenic beaches will help you understand why Lily would ditch her city job for a life with the charming Gede (Maxime Bouttier) in this lush paradise. [Sandra Bullock](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/sandra-bullock-net-worth)'s [The Lost City](http://Sandra Bullock & Channing Tatum Try to Survive the Jungle in ...https://www.purewow.com › the-lost-city-trailer) to [Jennifer Lopez](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/in-defense-of-jennifer-lopez)'s [Marry Me](https://www.purewow.com/news/jennifer-lopez-marry-me-teaser), it seems like we're living in the age of cheesy, breezy rom-coms. And while most of their shared scenes aren’t exactly laugh-out-loud funny, the snide remarks and banter will make definitely make you chuckle. First off, the chemistry between Roberts and Clooney is fantastic. At first glance, the film is essentially a formulaic romance with a few laughs and some stunning scenery. [Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!](https://www.purewow.com/news/amanda-seyfried-ran-into-on-screen-dads-pierce-brosnan-hugh-jackman)), Ticket to Paradise follows a law school graduate named Lily (played by Kaitlyn Dever), who heads off to Bali for a much-needed vacation before starting her big job at a prestigious firm. So, it comes as no surprise that yet another rom-com, [Ticket to Paradise](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/julia-roberts-george-clooney-ticket-to-paradise-trailer), has been added to Hollywood's ever-growing list.

With not one, but two A-list leads in George Clooney and Julia Roberts, the Bali-based film seeks to bring the mid-budget romantic comedy back to theaters. The ...

Ultimately, “Ticket to Paradise” never takes flight. “Ticket to Paradise” worked best when the movie did not take itself too seriously. A comedy wants to keep an audience laughing, which is easier to do over 90 minutes than it is in two hours. While sequences in “Ticket to Paradise” are somewhat comedically written, it is Roberts and Clooney that elevate the moments beyond what is on the page. With not one, but two A-list leads in George Clooney and Julia Roberts, the Bali-based film seeks to bring the mid-budget romantic comedy back to theaters. The pair have been in several films together over the years, most notably the esteemed heist film “Ocean’s Eleven.” As in that 2001 film, the pair have incredible on-screen chemistry.

The witty and sarcastic remarks come back in full force as George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in the romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise.

Georgia claims, “The last time David was ever helpful was the night we made Lily,” showing her complete disdain for her ex-husband and his actions during their marriage. He asks if they did anything and Georgia claims, “There’s not enough alcohol in the world.” It foreshadows how Georgia and David react upon seeing each other on the plane and should be a sign the wedding wasn’t going to go as smoothly as Lily hoped. Georgia, Lily, and Gede are swimming in the ocean, but David is concerned about sharks. Georgia is trying to explain to Beth-Ann during their flight why the duo is going to Bali and how she wants to prevent Lily from making the same mistake she did marrying David, but David cuts her off mid-sentence. What she doesn’t know is that Georgia and David have called a truce because their desire to break up Lily and Gede trumps their feelings toward each other. When the drinks start flowing and the music is pumping “age appropriate” tunes as requested by Wrenn, the two begin letting loose. It also shows how she expected her parents to act toward one another and is surprised by the turn of events. When Lily asks her mom to promise to not argue or say mean things to David, she requests Georgia to not be passive-aggressive. Georgia clearly knows what her ex-husband is like, asking, “You’re still doing the Italian tourist bit?” Unfortunately for Beth-Ann, she cannot get away from the former couple and must listen to them bickering for the entire flight. When the flight attendant interrupts to ask if anyone would like champagne, Beth-Ann is quick to claim a glass with Georgia after her and David wanting the full bottle. After not doing a romantic comedy in over 20 years, Ticket to Paradise brings the charm and hilarity fans will recognize from her previous rom-coms.

Ticket to Paradise is filling the rom-com-sized hole in viewers' hearts. The romantic movie focuses on an ex-couple who must travel to an exotic location to ...

Ticket to Paradise is undoubtedly the most easy-going and lighthearted film Julia and George have made together. Since Brisbane and the Gold Coast are a few gorgeous places in Australia that replicate the visual aesthetic of Bali, it made sense to film the movie there. As many know, this isn’t the first time Julia and George have linked up to film a movie together. In reality, it wasn’t possible for production to actually shoot the movie there. As the movie progresses, both individuals realize that their feelings for each other might be rekindling in the midst of their joint sabotage plan. The romantic movie focuses on an ex-couple who must travel to an exotic location to intervene in their daughter's relationship.