Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints

If you want a good laugh and love good music, this is the movie for you! I don't want to do a plot summary, (BORING!) because it won't do this satirical masterpiece justice (I am being sarcastic, I don't think it's really a masterpiece, but it sure is 2 hours of fun, with great bluegrass music, hilarious lyrics, witty and offbeat jokes, wacky characters that you come to love, a romance with heart and a strange meet-cute, and a devil and a stripper trying to convince a town to do a reality show and fail miserably)! If you don't want formula, like out of the box indie films (not your dark and brooding, moody kind, but the ones that break the rules, for real), than this just might be your blue grass musical comedy poison.

I watched this movie with my girlfriend last night. She loves musicals. I don't. So we compromise, we watch movies I like then what she likes, but I digress. This was such a pleaseent surprise. We were crying with laughter, then she was actually, really crying by the end. Some great one-liners, witty banter, cringe romance followed by meta moments and then it hits you hard when you least expect it with actual romance, and you realize there is a Rom-Com within this bizarre, visually insane, musical, madhatter movie! We were singing the damn songs this morning. Exceptional bluegrass music, fun premise, irreverent jokes, wacky visuals and stellar lighting. We can't recommend it enough. It breaks the stereotypical movie traditional structure and leaves you humming bluegrass!

This film is so fun, unpredictable, and the music's terrific! I mean really phenomenal. I want the album! I have never heard of a Blue Grass Musical, so it has to be some kind of first (but don't quote me on that! It certainly was my first, and I LOVED IT). I adored the small town set, the lighting is colorful and vibrant and the incessant cicadas and immersive sound took me straight down to the South. This movie is like a play, mixed with a reality show and a beautiful rom-com all in one, with a lovely romance (and some weird cave action that will blow your mind, creep you out, and is really cinematic). It's clearly a low budget, but feels like a million bucks! The stellar cast brings these unique and bizarre characters to life, and none of them are as they seem. I was rooting for LouAnne the whole time. Mary Sarah's voice is incredible! I recognize Raquel Castro from "Jersey Girl" and "Empire" which was fun and she can dance!, The woman who plays Cyndi is in everything from Disney to Netflix, and her show-stopper song, "Light a bag of $h*t" on fire is FIRE! This movie, play, musical, reality show, film, or whatever genre or medium it is, is so strange that it's intoxicating! Also, I may or may not have a crush on the preacher...

This came out of nowhere. I saw it on a whim (liked the poster to be honest), and loved it. I am not a blue grass music fan, nor a musical fan, and barely like comedies. But this one had me singing, tapping my foot and laughing for 2 hours. What the heck did I just watch? What was that cave scene anyway? Who are these people, and why isn't this a cult classic already? I have so many questions... I also think the lyrics are the best jokes in the movie. The animation, opening credits sequence was phenomenal. Really set the stage. (All puns intended)! These actors all have incredible voices, great comic timing, and the direction is top notch! Loved the lighting and sound, and camera work. Overall, it just leaves you with a good feeling and a smile.

Just saw 'Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints' and wow, what a treat! It's a bluegrass musical comedy that feels like a blast from the past, combining the heart of 'Waitress' with the humor of 'Hee Haw.' The story is all about good versus evil in a quirky coal mining town, and it's both campy and touching. The music is the real star here-totally delightful with catchy, toe-tapping tunes that had the whole audience clapping along. The cast brings such energy and charm, making it impossible not to fall in love with the town and its residents. If you're looking for a fun night out that feels like a cozy throwback, this is it. Absolutely loved it.