Ticket to Paradise' fails to achieve its potential - The Brown Daily Herald

July 08,2024

“Ticket to Paradise,” the new movie starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, could not have appeared any more appealing to audiences than it did throughout its marketing run. The movie promised a star-studded cast including Kaitlyn Dever from “Booksmart” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” French heartthrob Lucas Bravo from “Emily in Paris” and Billie Lourd from “Scream Queens.” The film’s trailer is made up of breathtaking views of Bali and its scenic beaches. The plot also promised a genuine comedy to its audiences, as it revolves around two quarreling divorced parents reuniting in an attempt to break up the engagement of their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) and the seaweed farmer she met while abroad. Unfortunately, the movie as a whole fails to deliver, despite its potential.