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An uncommon gem of a film, this story of a young woman finding herself is a marvelous sleeper. Ashley Judd (Kiss the Girls) makes her film debut as Ruby, who moves to a Florida beach town and tries as best she can to earn a living. She begins working in a clothing store and starts dating men, but after some hard choices realizes she must first figure out who she is and what she wants out of life before she settles for something less than she deserves. Writer-director Victor Nunez (Ulee's Gold) tells his tale as an amiable slice of life story without forcing any of the emotion. And Judd gives an astounding performance as a young woman whose quiet inner strength allows her to grow and gain confidence in the person she wants to be. Avoiding all the possible clichés and presenting a positive, realistic, and touching character portrait, Ruby in Paradise is a rare and worthwhile discovery. --Robert Lane

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Most helpful customer reviews   I love this movie! where's the DVD???, Jun 13 2004 By  monkey "monkey farm" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews I saw this film when it came out in the theater more than 10 years ago. What a gem! It's a beautiful story about finding your way in life, without the influence of religion or higher education. I love the way Ruby (Ashley Judd) prefers solitude over a relationship with a man that doesn't completely fulfill her. I bought the video when it first became available, watch it at least once a year, and am waiting for the DVD! Where is it???? Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Ashlery Judd's best role ever!, Feb 24 2004 By A Customer A very quiet...gripping story of a women coming to terms with her life, and the benefits and consequences of decisions made. Beautiful cinematography throughout the film. It's the finest work I've seen from Ashley Judd. Highly recommend! Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Why not on DVD???, Jan 8 2004 By  Marie C. (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews This is an original and thoroughly enjoyable film about one young woman's journey to a new town and towards finding herself. The acting is impressive, making the characters more down to earth and real and thereby anchors the film. If you want my money, please release this film on DVD. I am surprised it is not in DVD format already. What's going on????! Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 19 customer reviews...		Most recent customer reviews Never saw Ashley before... until I accidentally saw her in "Someone Like You" and it was her acting style and not so much the movie that caused me to dig up this old classic as I studied more... Read more Published on Feb 26 2003 by SandyWells In case you like Ashley Judd, do buy and watch. She sparkles and shines. Published on Oct 29 2002 by cbs95 Slow moving, but definitely not slow!!! When I first watched this movie, I found it a little strange. I think i was new to independents at the time, and I was surprised at how you can have a movie so down to earth and... Read more Published on Jul 19 2001 by Diane Moore Love Ruby in Paradise!!! I saw this movie on IFC channel. I loved it the moment I saw it!So I go to my video store and they have it, I bought of the video owner. Ever since I watch it and watch it. Read more Published on Jul 6 2001 by Sandra M. You will never forget this film I first saw this movie as a rental. I watched it on a hot summer day in August, in Maryland, while I was alone, and I returned the film, only to rent it again a few weeks later... Read more Published on Jun 28 2001 by J. Dougherty This is one of my all-time favorites Watching RUBY IN PARADISE is not like watching a normal movie, is like watching a piece of life of a person. Read more Published on May 6 2001 by mrbickle Don't waste 2 hours of your life. Why view something that would depress the hell out of you? Do some of these filmmakers meaningly seek out things to get you down? Read more Published on Nov 14 2000 by Lyle A True Buried Treasure I came across this movie some weeks back on a cool, cloudy, drizzly Sunday afternoon (something we've had more than our fair share of in my neck of the woods throughout the late... Read more Published on Jul 19 2000 by Ken J W Baker Ashley Judd's debut film Ruby in Paradise is Ashley Judd's first film and, in my opinion, offers her best performance. She certainly deserved a best actress nomination for this role; I believe the only... Read more Published on Jul 12 2000 by Ed N A Slice of Life A quiet, unassuming film about a woman searching for her identity. The film is about ordinary people in ordinary circumstances which does not make for exciting cinema. Read more Published on April 18 2000 by Mitchell R. Alegre Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 19 customer reviews...

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