Jesse Stone: Death In Paradise Movie
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TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
Small-time police chief and struggling alcoholic Jesse Stone looks into the murder of a teen-age girl whose body is found floating in a local lake. The case brings the former LAPD cop up against the Boston mob and into the affluent world of a bestselling writer who exploits troubled teens.
| Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone |
| Viola Davis | Molly Crane |
| Kohl Sudduth | Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson |
| Orla Brady | Lilly Summers |
| Gary Basaraba | Norman Shaw |
| John Diehl | Jerry Snyder |
| Debra Christofferson | Mrs. Snyder |
| Mae Whitman | Emily Bishop |
| Matt Barr | Hooker Royce |
| Edward Edwards | Bishop |
| Brendan Kelly | Lovey Norris |
| Liisa Repo-Martell | Carole Genest |
| Kerri Smith | Sister Mary John |
| Stephen McHattie | Captain Healy |
| Maria Ricossa |
| Robert Harmon |
7.00 out of 10 (600 votes)
Visitor Reviews
death in paradise
posted on 15 May 2009Tom Selleck does it again, giving it his best as Chief of police Stone, in Paradise, Massachusetts. Stone finds himself deep in an investigation of a young fourteen year old girl who has been murdered on his watch.
It seems her life was near perfect until she moved to Paradise, then it went to hell and Stone wants to know why.
Meanwhile he has a domestic case that brings out his 'other side' to protect a woman from an abusive husband.
Stone is persistant in his hunt for the girl's killer and finds more than just murder. He finds a connection to the Boston mob and child prostitution. To top it off, he still has a hangup of his ex-wife who won't let go and he is fighting alcohlism.
It isn't a fast action plot, but the plot keeps you watching because it is well produced.
Disappointed - Death In Paradise
posted on 30 Mar 2009Having enjoyed both the orginal Stone Cold movie, and also Night Passage,
I anxiously waited the continuation. However, Death in Paradise, dosnt pick up right after and in following the prequel Night Passage.
This to me was really disappointing. Instead of picking up right from the
ending of Night Passage, it takes off what appears as probably several months or longer after Night Passage, and leaves the viewer with the sense of missing time, from where Night Passage ended and Death in Paradise picks up....
Tom Selleck was excellent once again, but with the apparent gap in time,
and some unanswered question, in disppointment, I could only give a
3 star ratiing for this sequel....
Excellent writing & credible acting make this a must-watch
posted on 18 Mar 2009The Jesse Stone movies are not just average police procedurals but truly intelligent & engaging films. Tom Selleck does an excellent job in the title role of police chief Jesse Stone who is still battling some inner issues like his penchant for drinking. By now, Jesse is well-established in the small town of Paradise, MA and even visits a shrink in order to resolve his personal problems.
Each Jesse Stone instalment deals with some sort of crime, and in this movie, the story revolves around the murder of a straight-A student. There might be a link to the Boston mob, and this itself would keep Stone busy, but then he also has to deal with a case of domestic violence in town.
The dialogue is fresh, as it is throughout the series, and Tom Selleck is magnetic in his portrayal of the complex police chief Stone. This is a well-made police procedural that is high on storytelling and will appeal to fans of the genre. I would recommend watching "Night Passage" first to those who are new to the series, followed by "Stone Cold" and then "Death in Paradise."
Pleasing Movie
posted on 06 Mar 2009Another in the series of Jesse Stone DVDs. Same actor, same crew, same music, different plot. The whole series is quite delightful in a slightly sad, downbeat sort of way. These aren't happy movies, but they certainly are good. If you liked any of the others, buy this one. If you've never seen one, try this one, it's very good and may draw you in to the series.
Yet Another Jesse Stone Winner
posted on 02 Feb 2009Tom Selleck stars again as Robert B. Parker's flawed police chief Jesse Stone, balancing professional challenges, a drinking problem and lingering repressed feelings for his ex-wife. The fact that Stone is flawed and yet the compassionate "hero" of the film(s) brings a grim authenticity to the table, enabling the viewer to journey more deeply into the story. Robert Harmon (director)and his production team yet again acheive an atmosphere of almost film noir edginess. The dialogue rings true and demonstrates much respect for Parker's original dialogue in the books. Stone (beautifully realized by Selleck)is efficient and dry in his language ... "I'm the police chief, I know everything", not unlike Parker's other literary sleuth, Spenser. In fact, now that Robert Urich is no longer with us, Selleck would make an ideal Spenser. Although a small town, Paradise, MA is not exempt from the crime, scandal and corruption imbedded in any other town, big or small. Stone's experience and quiet tenacity ultimately find the truth, and thus the criminal(s).
Now that "Sea Change" has been released (the fourth and most recent of the Jesse Stone films),I have seen all four, and can attest to their high quality on every level.
Gritty Imperfection
posted on 06 Nov 2008Tom Selleck excells at showing this very human, but tough cop, who has relocated from LA to the small town of Paridise MA. It's a second chance on his new life, while dealing with his own flaws and struggles. Robert B. Parker's character jumps from the novels as good as "Spenser for Hire" was in the 80's. Jesse Stone is todays man always trying to get better while doing the right things along the way. Four of these movies are available and a fifth is in production.
Selleck Stone series
posted on 18 Aug 2008This is a perfect role for Tom Selleck. A little rough around the edges but charming all the same. It is a great mystery entertainment type show with Tom as a small town police chief. People are not sure about his motives for taking the job but gradually buy in to his way of running the department and investigations
Solid Performance
posted on 12 Aug 2008Tom Selleck is a great choice to play the part of Jesse Stone. I haven't read the books the movie series is based on, and movies are seldom as engrossing as novels, but the movies each have great storylines, enriched by capable actors and actresses. It is interesting to watch the series in chronological, storyline sequence; Mr Selleck is allowed to develop the character little by little in each episode. Exposing his character's past is as interesting as the mystery of the day. Love the sound score, the piano melody reflects an introspective spirit.
Tom Selleck is Great
posted on 03 Jul 2008I love Tom Selleck in this role. He has the Stone character down really well. Even though the character in the book is supposed to be much younger, I can't imagine anyone but Selleck in this role. He makes an alcoholic, ex-LAPD cop turned police chief the kind of police chief I would want in my city.
Well done film
posted on 10 Feb 2008Perhaps the best thing about the Jessie Stone series of films is the pacing. Unlike so many productions today it never seems rushed. The film is character driven - and the characters are complicated and interesting. For a small town cop who according to his own self description mainly writes parking tickets, Jessie Stone gets to shoot and kill three people in this movie. All in all well done, and worth your time.
Another Simple, Credible and Effective Police Story
posted on 25 Nov 2007When the body of a fourteen years old teenager is found in the margin of the river in Paradise, Massachusetts, the Chief of Police Jesse Stone (Tom Selleck) and his officer Simpson (Kohl Sudduth) seek clues in the spot. Through a graduation ring of a student that they find nearby the corpse, they identity the dead girl, the local slut Billy Bishop. Meanwhile, his department deals with a domestic violent situation with an aggressive and abusive husband that beats his wife. Along his investigation, Stone discloses that the famous writer Norman Shaw (Gary Masaraba) was too much close to the victim and intended to write the biography of the famous gangster Leo in his next book. Joining the pieces of evidences like a puzzle, Stone unravels the identity of the criminal."Death in Paradise" is the second excellent movie that I see with Tom Selleck in the role of Chief Jesse Stone. Both films show simple, credible and effective police stories, with great performances, magnificent cinematography and realistic screenplays. Jesse Stone seems to be tailored to Tom Selleck, who is perfect in the role of the cynical, stubborn and flawed but fair chief of police. I believe this character deserves a TV series, so good these stories are. I have just seen in IMDb that there are two other movies of this character, unfortunately not released in Brazil. My vote is eight.Title (Brazil): "Crimes no Paraiso 2" ("Crimes in Paradise 2")
Selleck fits character perfect
posted on 25 Nov 2007This is the third in the Jesse Stone movie series and I thought it was the best. Selleck is just perfect as the flawed, but honorable main character. What makes this series so good is what others have written; the pacing of the films is thoughtful; the characters are adult and complex; it has plot and intelligence over car crashes and special effects though it has action and romance in it to be sure. You like Selleck's character instantly and his scenes with his other officers,the State Police Detective and the shrink he see's about his drinking, are all terrific.In the special features on Stone Cold Selleck says people have a 'hunger' for this type of adult entertainment where plot and story are more important than rapid fire visuals--and that is so true. It's surprising how good this series is--it's way better than 95% of what's in the theaters. Tom Selleck in a really good cop movie or Pirates of the Caribbean part IV--it's no contest.
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
posted on 22 Nov 2007It might surprise viewers who only remember Tom Selleck from the Magnum series, but he has developed into a damn fine actor. Character development dominates the Jesse Stone series of films. Selleck has added a few nice touches to the title character from the novels of Robert B. Parker. In addition to Selleck all four of the Jesse Stone films feature a cast that fully compliments the lead actor. It's nice to know that it's still possible to watch films that make you think, unlike the steady stream of movies that offer only sensationalism, special effects, or mindless attempts at humor.
tom selleck, need I say more
posted on 26 Jul 2009I need not say more than Tom Selleck, but I will, Yummy! I saw this movie on CBS but had to own it and the others in the series. Well acted and wonderful!