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The always dependable Tom Selleck returns as Robert B. Parker's small town police chief Jesse Stone in Death in Paradise, the made-for-TV sequel to Stone Cold, his 2005 debut as the character. Stone is a grittier, more human (and vulnerable) role than the one that made Selleck famous (playboy detective Thomas Magnum of Magnum, P.I..), but his tenacity and character flaws (a drinking problem and latent feelings for his ex-wife) seem a comfortable fit for the older Selleck. And the mystery itself--which surrounds the death of a young student whose connections to big-city crime--is crisp and convoluted (if not particularly novel), which provides Selleck with enough action and drama to please his long-time fans. William Devane and Gary Basaraba (Boomtown) are among the guest stars, while Viola Davis, Vito Rezza, and Kohl Sudduth return from Stone Cold as Selleck's police officers. Selleck also contributed to the script and co-produced along with director Robert Harmon, who helmed the other Stone films. --Paul Gaita, Amazon.com
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Based on the novel by Robert B. Parker, small town sheriff Jesse Stone tackles the mysterious murder of a teenage girl and the case of a battered wife while struggling with his alcoholism, his ex-wife and his disastrous love life. The teenage girl's murder leads him to a sex trafficking ring and into the higher society of Boston.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tom Selleck returns in the third of the series of TV movies based on Jesse Stone, the dogged and flawed small town police chief, as written by Robert Parker.
This time round, the story revolves around a young teenager's murder, following her badly decomposed body being discovered 3 weeks after her disappearance. As before, the story is told in a nuanced and unflinching style, with atmospheric bleak music and dark cinematography. What makes these movies so satisfying is the sense that they are so believable - whether it is the matter of fact way he deals with the crimes, or the sideline plots of domestic violence, or just Jesse Stone's inherent flaws which make him believably human. He drinks. He still harbours a little flame for his ex-wife. The action when it happens is sparse and final.
Previous entries have been solid 4 stars reaching towards the 5th... this one struggles a little to get that 4th star, having a few too many familiar elements from before - the woman of the episode, to act as a foil to Stone's character issues, the last minute tete a tete with the who of the whodunnit, wrapping things up just a little too succinctly. Having said that, it earns the 4 stars, primarily thanks to Selleck who just gets better and better as he ages.
Recommended, above par TV movie.
This time round, the story revolves around a young teenager's murder, following her badly decomposed body being discovered 3 weeks after her disappearance. As before, the story is told in a nuanced and unflinching style, with atmospheric bleak music and dark cinematography. What makes these movies so satisfying is the sense that they are so believable - whether it is the matter of fact way he deals with the crimes, or the sideline plots of domestic violence, or just Jesse Stone's inherent flaws which make him believably human. He drinks. He still harbours a little flame for his ex-wife. The action when it happens is sparse and final.
Previous entries have been solid 4 stars reaching towards the 5th... this one struggles a little to get that 4th star, having a few too many familiar elements from before - the woman of the episode, to act as a foil to Stone's character issues, the last minute tete a tete with the who of the whodunnit, wrapping things up just a little too succinctly. Having said that, it earns the 4 stars, primarily thanks to Selleck who just gets better and better as he ages.
Recommended, above par TV movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Whilst still struggling with his own problems Sheriff Stone investigates a murder. I personnally am a fan of Tom Selleck's work and enjoyed this and immediately ordered the next installment having watched this one.Very little actual violence shown and language kept within acceptable levels. Story enjoyable.
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A continuation of the Jesse Stone series, Paradis being the name of the small New England town Jesse finds himself washed up in. This must rate as one of the best mini series to come from the U.S. Tom Selleck is excellent in his role as Jesse Stone, his personal problems and his demons don't get in the way of his professionalism as a police officer. I have bought all of the DVD's in the series so far.
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Another really excellent Jesse Stone movie
What a treat for the senses the Jesse Stone films are. Does Tom Selleck know what a fantastic actor he is? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bookworm
Death in Paradise
Jesse Stone - Death In Paradise [DVD] [2006]
Having watched the film on TV one afternoon and enjoyed it, bought the set.
Having watched the film on TV one afternoon and enjoyed it, bought the set.
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by J. Elston
Dark and brooding
This was not an easy story to follow as I did get a bit lost with the various mysteries. Tom Selleck continues his role as Jesse Stone and is excellent as always. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by F. Russell
Great Movie
The Jesse Stone movies are really well done, great acting, great atmosphere, good stories. Tom Selleck is rather an underrated actor I think, and he does a really convincing job. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Mikie
Tom Selleck is wonderful as Jessie Stone he plays the complex caracter...
I really enjoyed all the Jessie Stones movies. Tom Selleck is marvelous as Jessie Stone.
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by Ann Aning
Death in Paradise.
Death in Paradise is part of a TV series of four movies released to date played by Tom Selleck as the lead actor. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Peter Edwards
One for the fans of Selleck in serious guise
It's been done before - the 'fallen from Grace' big city cop who has arrived in a small town and become 'the Chief'. Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by Mr. P. G. Gibb
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