Avis des critiques

Ginkel transitions points of view from one character to the next in seamless manner as the stakes are raised for all, a feat not so easily accomplished when this number of principal players are involved. Although typical archetypes are present--the wayward child, the pious Christian are most noteworthy, THE PARADISE SUITE offers enough originality in its roles to keep the tension tight throughout.

Music from the conductor's rehearsal accompanies a masterly montage that lends common pathos to unconnected acts around the city; ultimately the film's medley of interpersonal crises widens into a moving vista of modern Europe.

The film has formal similarities to Crash, and like Paul Haggis' film, it wears its issues a little too prominently for comfort... The lethargic pacing and a screenplay which tortuously labours its points mean that film is unlikely garner the word of mouth and the critical support required to make an impact outside of its domestic market.