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If you read all the other reviews from people all over the world, some of you might agree that the movie wasn't that good in innovation and acting. But they have to see that these are only teenagers acting. Sure, some actors/actreses had plenty of experience. But most of them haven't even been noticed until now. Ethan Embrey, for example, hasn't been that active in Hollywood. The only movie I remember him from is That Thing You Do! and Vegas Vacation and he didn't even have a big role. I know he has been in other movies, but he needs more press. He is good talent that isn't being used efficiently. I haven't seen him in any TV series. And they use really good actors/actresses for little appearance (ie: Mellisa Joan Hart, Jerry O Connel, Clea DuVall). Jennifer Love Hewitt (in my opinon) did a decent, but not good, job. She and Preston would have made a cute couple. and most of all... the best actor in the movie was: SETH GREEN. Seth Green portayed what most teenagers (a lot of Filipinos here in Hawaii) try to act like in school, but when they're alone or at home, they tend to act more "normally". But none here go all out with a back-pack full of sex toys and Kama Sutra. But I think I'd be doing something like that graduation night. Other notable acting was with Peter Facinelli who did a good job with Jock and Bully, and Charlie Korsmo as William Lichter who went from geek to popular to geek in less than 24 hours.

Beyond Paradise is a movie that not only shows the side of Hawaii not much people see... but it also shows how prejudiced people can get. The movie had a good meaning. Topped off with good acting and nice story line.. TWO THUMBS UP!