The Bottom Line
I rate "Trouble in Paradise" as one of the handful of greatest comedies ever made. This film has been hard to see for decades, and this DVD is a must-have for the serious cinephile.
Pros
- Masterpiece of world cinema
- Sparkling dialogue that crackles with wit
- The special quality called "the Lubitsch touch"
Cons
- Movie is unrealistic (could be a pro)
- Characters’ crimes go unpunished
- Sophisticated humor may be lost on some
Description
- DVD containing classic Hollywood film "Trouble in Paradise" (1932)
- Film is a sophisticated romantic comedy directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch
- DVD contains worthwhile special features including scholarly commentary
- The picture quality is excellent
- The sound quality is good
Guide Review - "Trouble in Paradise" Criterion Collection DVD
"Trouble in Paradise" is a sophisticated romantic comedy that, although made at a major Hollywood studio, has an auteur feel to it. That’s because it’s directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch, and it appears to me that he brought something of the Berlin intellectual sensibility to his films. "The Lubitsch Touch" became the catch phrase for the feeling the great director was able to impart to his movies, and I think "Trouble in Paradise" perfectly embodies that catch phrase. The story is about two amoral thieves who set out to rob a wealthy perfume heiress and end up in a romantic triangle. I rate this film as one of the handful of greatest comedies ever made. This DVD is a must-have for the serious cinephile.
