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Jesse Stone: Death In Paradise
Jesse Stone Death In Paradise
Actors: Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, Kohl Sudduth, Orla Brady, Gary Basaraba
Director: Robert Harmon
Genres: Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense
UR     2007     1hr 27min

Selleck plays the role of Jesse Stone, a former Los Angeles homicide detective who left California and his ex-wife to become the police chief in a small New England town. Among his many character flaws are his struggles w...  more »
     
     

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Actors: Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, Kohl Sudduth, Orla Brady, Gary Basaraba
Director: Robert Harmon
Creators: Tom Selleck, Robert Harmon, Michael Brandman, Steven J. Brandman, J.T. Allen, Robert B. Parker
Genres: Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Drama, All Made-for-TV Movies, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Sony Pictures
Format: DVD - Widescreen,Anamorphic - Closed-captioned,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 06/12/2007
Original Release Date: 04/30/2006
Theatrical Release Date: 04/30/2006
Release Year: 2007
Run Time: 1hr 27min
Screens: Widescreen,Anamorphic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 1
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Languages: English, French, Portuguese
Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 9/8/2022...
All of these Jesse Stone movies were good except for one that missed the mark. A must watch!
Roylene T N. from FREDERICKTOWN, OH
Reviewed on 2/24/2014...
I have all the Jesse Stone movies and really like them. No huge tricks or photography just a very good straight forward script and movie as all the Jesse Stone movies are.
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Jean W. from JORDANVILLE, NY
Reviewed on 7/11/2011...
another really good Jesse Stone story
1 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Nancy W. from CHARLOTTE, NC
Reviewed on 1/10/2011...
REally AWESOME movie. All the Jesse Stone's are great! Entertaining.
0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

Third Jesse Stone movie makes it three for three
Joseph P. Menta, Jr. | Philadelphia, PA USA | 02/01/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Both sensitively acted and directed, "Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise" is another winner in the "Jesse Stone" series of television films. Star Tom Selleck and director Robert Harmon must really be committed to this series, as every aspect of these productions are top notch.

Of course, one can air a minor complaint here and there. For example, like the previous entry, "Jesse Stone: Night Passage", this one ends a little too neatly and abruptly (just like in "Passage", everything is explained and resolved during a closing shoot-out), but that's only a small negative in an overall very good adaptation. I'm certainly onboard for "Jesse Stone: Sea Change", the fourth movie in the series (I always wait for the DVD releases of these films because I hate all the television commercials).

By the way, as these reviews are supposed to be "helpful", here's the order that I recommend that these stories should be watched:

1) Jesse Stone: Night Passage... This was the second film to be produced, but chronologically (as it recounts Chief Stone's earliest days as Paradise's police chief) it takes place first. For example, a character who is killed in "Stone Cold" (the first film produced) is seen good as new here, because of this story's earlier time frame. Trust me, watch this one first.

2) Stone Cold... The first film produced, but if you watch it second, you'll enjoy the seamless transition from "Jesse Stone: Night Passage" into "Stone Cold". This also gives the aforementioned death in this movie more dramatic heft, because we've already seen Jesse spend a lot of time with the character in question in "Passage".

3) Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise... This one picks up directly after the events in "Stone Cold", even though it was produced right after the origin story that was "Jesse Stone: Night Passage".

4) Jesse Stone: Sea Change... Fourth film to be produced, fourth film you should watch. This one's easy enough, at least, right?

One final thought, if you enjoy these TV films, you should try the Robert B. Parker novels in which they're based. The films are very close to the novels, but the novels give you more details, a less compressed pace, and more vivid characterizations. But make no mistake, the movies are definitely worth seeking out, too."
Perfect actor plus great character equals TV magic
Victoria A. Wildermuth | Odessa, TX USA | 04/27/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tom Selleck IS Jesse Stone, a character created by the great mystery author Robert Parker. Selleck plays a burned out, alcoholic LA cop who takes a job in the small town of Paradise, Massachusetts as sheriff. "Death in Paradise" is a tale of domestic violence, mob intrigue and the poignant, obsessive quest by the emotionally damaged Stone for the killer of a young girl. This story line actually occurred in the Parker series prior to the novel that was the basis for CBS's fabulously successful "Stone Cold", Selleck's first outing as Jesse Stone. The screenwriters tweaked the plot of "Death in Paradise" a bit to make it a sequel to "Stone Cold" with excellent results. "Death in Paradise" features a powerhouse cameo by Steven Baldwin. In my opinion, Parker's Jesse Stone series is head and shoulders above the famous Spencer books. The Stone made-for-TV movies are quality productions with superb acting, beautiful cinematography and haunting music. Exceptional TV. Highly, highly recommended. You must also get: Stone Cold and Jesse Stone - Night Passage. The latest Jesse Stone movie is "Sea Change" which aired on CBS in May 2007 Jesse Stone: Sea Change."
Another Great Movie
D. Griffith | Missouri, USA | 06/27/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tom Selleck was born to play Jesse Stone. So much so that I can't imagine the character without Selleck. I immediately loved "Stone Cold" when I saw it premiere on TV and I have enjoyed watching Jesse solve crimes ever since.

Death In Paradise is a great little movie with an engaging storyline, believable dialogue (like always), solid production work, and a fantastic cast. I love the theme music for the series and the way that with just a couple simple piano themes so much mood can be conveyed. I've seen all 4 of the Jesse Stone movies and I love them all. I eagerly look forward to more!

I should note that I usually don't watch made for TV movies but I saw "Stone Cold" and I was hooked. It is refreshing when CGI and all manner of film trickery isn't employed and the filmmakers must rely on good old fashioned storytelling. The acting and the writing in this series is tremendous and needs no trickery to succeed."