hyped garbage

Disappointment for a huge fan!

I was totally surprised at how great this film.You could feel your paranoia rise as the film went on and as you gradually learned the details of the real situation.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Full disclosure --- I screened this film at the Honolulu Surf Film Festival when I was Director of the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art. I later screened in Baltimore at the Creative Alliance. This is one of the most breathtaking films I've ever seen. It's a film about children who were free to play and be part of nature, and as a result became the most daring, brilliant adults on the planet who never lost the ability to play, create, and save the earth so our children and grandchildren can do the same.Clive Neeson's cinematography, editing, and music are stunning. I screen films all the time, and this is one of my top 10 favorite films. If you haven't seen it --- order it, screen it in your theater, even if there is nothing resembling water in your city or town. And after you screen it, go out, get some fresh air, and have fun. Life is short, but these men live it to the fullest. Thank you, Clive, for making this brilliant film!

Last Paradise is a boys own adventure story which screams out "look at us everyone". It tries to convince us that Adventure sport came from New Zealand and the film makers connections and mates were the instigators. Bungy jumping, wind surfing and even board surfing oh and I nearly forgot Jet Boating to name a few ......In my opinion the film is clumsily edited, it is mottled together to give us a lesson in earth preservation, a history of adventure sports and a strange reference to a chap called Rutherford who was light years ahead in his thinking on fusion as an alternative energy fuel. There are some great clips from the past; aging baby boomers are going to love the nostalgia on show but generally the film wears thin ........ The message is just too repetitive. Given all of that, if you know any of the aging boys then go see it ...... You'll have much to smile and nod about!!

Inspirational, beautiful, intriguing, genuine and modest. These are the words that spring to mind when I think of this outstanding documentary.Clive Neeson's story makes me want to explore more boldly, become more educated and contribute my time more generously to the world around. It also makes me feel damn lucky to live in New Zealand. Although not preachy, I can't help but feel inspired by the powerful environmental message that becomes self evident throughout the film.There is so much breadth and depth in this film's topics that I found myself inspired to pursue even more information about some of the characters, topics and inventions. Without question, Last Paradise is one of the most unique, original and entertaining documentaries of this genre that I have seen. It deserves a large global audience.

Quirky, humorous and very inspirational movie. I am a surfer and I don't usually bother watching surfing movies. Last Paradise is far more than just a surfing moving. Anyone who had an adventurous childhood which continued into their adult life would love this movie! The cinematography is brilliant.The old footage very interesting and the environmental message simple but moving. Last Paradise has already won several awards overseas including the "X Dance"and "California" Film Festivals. Quite an incredible feat for one man on a very limited budget. The best movie I have seen for a long time and I would recommend it anyone with a sense of adventure who cares about the future of our planet.