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*This film is a sequel to the [[1980 in film|1980]] remake ''[[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|The Blue Lagoon]]'', starring [[Brooke Shields]] and [[Christopher Atkins]]. ''Return to the Blue Lagoon'' bears a strong similarity to the original film, which was produced and directed by [[Randal Kleiser]].
*This film is a sequel to the [[1980 in film|1980]] remake ''[[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|The Blue Lagoon]]'', starring [[Brooke Shields]] and [[Christopher Atkins]]. ''Return to the Blue Lagoon'' bears a strong similarity to the original film, which was produced and directed by [[Randal Kleiser]].
*This film picks up from where the original ''Blue Lagoon'' left off. Richard is the child of Richard and Emmeline Lestrange of the original film, who both are revealed to be dead at the beginning and are [[burial at sea|buried at sea]]. The new [[shipwreck]] occurred mere days after they were found.
*This film picks up from where the original ''Blue Lagoon'' left off. Richard is the child of Richard and Emmeline Lestrange of the original film, who both are revealed to be dead at the beginning and are [[burial at sea|buried at sea]]. The new [[shipwreck]] occurred mere days after they were found.
*Despite the adult content of this film, including partial nudity and sexual themes, when ''Return to the Blue Lagoon'' was released to [[home video]], it was promoted in North America as a family film suitable for all ages.
*Despite the adult content of this film, including partial nudity and sexual themes, when ''Return to the Blue Lagoon'' was released to [[home video]], it was promoted in North America as a family film suitable for all ages.
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*The film grossed more than [[United States dollar|US$]]2.8 million in the United States.
*Although many of the film's elements were derived from the original film, and there was some nudity, the film was much more sanitized in content than the original, and was able to garner a [[MPAA film rating system|PG-13]] rating in the United States.
*Although many of the film's elements were derived from the original film, and there was some nudity, the film was much more sanitized in content than the original, and was able to garner a [[MPAA film rating system|PG-13]] rating in the United States.
*The [[DVD]] version of this film is reframed to cut out Milla Jovovich's breasts in the scene where she's looking at herself in the mirror. The older [[VHS]] version showed her nipples at the very bottom of the screen.
*The [[DVD]] version of this film is reframed to cut out Milla Jovovich's breasts in the scene where she's looking at herself in the mirror. The older [[VHS]] version showed her nipples at the very bottom of the screen.
*The film's closing theme song "A World of Our Own" is performed by Surface featuring Bernard Jackson. The music is written by [[Barry Mann]], and the lyrics are written by [[Cynthia Weil]].
*The film's closing theme song "A World of Our Own" is performed by Surface featuring Bernard Jackson. The music is written by [[Barry Mann]], and the lyrics are written by [[Cynthia Weil]].
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*The film grossed more than [[United States dollar|US$]]2.8 million in the United States.
*Character actor [[Gus Mercurio]] is the only cast member of this film who also appeared in the original ''[[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|Blue Lagoon]]'' eleven years earlier. He played the ship's officer who found Richard and Emmeline, and gave the ambiguous line, "No, sir. They are just sleeping," when asked in the original film if they were dead.
*Character actor [[Gus Mercurio]] is the only cast member of this film who also appeared in the original ''[[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|Blue Lagoon]]'' eleven years earlier. He played the ship's officer who found Richard and Emmeline, and gave the ambiguous line, "No, sir. They are just sleeping," when asked in the original film if they were dead.
*Milla Jovovich's appearance in this film led to comparisons between her and another model-turned-actress, none other than [[Brooke Shields]] (who had starred in the original film).
*Milla Jovovich's appearance in this film led to comparisons between her and another child model-turned-actress, none other than [[Brooke Shields]] (who had starred in the original film).
*This was Milla Jovovich's second and Brian Krause's first film (Jovovich went on to star in the [[1997 in film|1997]] science fiction film ''[[The Fifth Element]]''; Krause went on to join the cast of the fantasy television series ''[[Charmed]]'').
*This was Milla Jovovich's second and Brian Krause's first film (Jovovich went on to star in the [[1997 in film|1997]] science fiction film ''[[The Fifth Element]]''; Krause went on to join the cast of the fantasy television series ''[[Charmed]]'').
*This was actor [[Brian Blain]]'s last film before his death of a heart attack in [[1994]]. This was also actor [[Peter Hehir]]'s last film before his seven year absence from the screen (Hehir eventually returned in the [[1998 in film|1998]] drama film ''[[The Boys (film)|The Boys]]'', shortly before he retired from acting).
*This was actor [[Brian Blain]]'s last film before his death of a heart attack in [[1994]]. This was also actor [[Peter Hehir]]'s last film before his seven year absence from the screen (Hehir eventually returned in the [[1998 in film|1998]] drama film ''[[The Boys (film)|The Boys]]'', shortly before he retired from acting).

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Return to the Blue Lagoon
File:Return To The Blue Lagoon DVD.jpg
Return to the Blue Lagoon DVD cover
Directed byWilliam A. Graham
Written byLeslie Stevens (screenplay)
Based on the novel The Garden of God by Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Produced byRandal Kleiser (executive)
William A. Graham
StarringMilla Jovovich
Brian Krause
Lisa Pelikan
Nana Coburn
Brian Blain
CinematographyRobert Steadman
Edited byRonald J. Fagan
Music byBasil Poledouris
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release dates
August 2, 1991 (USA)
Running time
101 min.
LanguageEnglish
BudgetN/A

Return to the Blue Lagoon is a 1991 American romance and adventure film starring Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause, produced and directed by William A. Graham. The plot is about two young children stranded on a tropical island in the South Pacific. Their life together is blissful, but not without physical and emotional challenges. The screenplay by Leslie Stevens was based on the novel The Garden of God by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The original music score was composed by Basil Poledouris. The film was marketed with the tagline "Return to the Romance, Return to the Adventure…"

Plot summary

Template:Spoiler In the Victorian period, Mrs. Sarah Hargrave, a beautiful widow, and two young children are cast off from the ship they are travelling on. After days at sea, a sailor tries to kill the children, but Sarah kills him, feeding him to the deep. After days at sea, they are stranded on a beautiful tropical island in the South Pacific. Sarah tries to raise them to be civilized, but soon gives up, as the orphaned boy Richard was born and raised by young lovers on this same island, and he influences the widow's daughter Lilli. They grow up, and Sarah educates them from the Bible, as well as from her own knowledge, including the facts of life. When the children are about eight, she dies, leaving them to finish raising themselves. They survive solely on their resource and the bounty of their remote paradise.

Years later, Richard Lestrange and Lilli Hargrave have grown tall, strong, and beautiful. As young adults, they fall in love and exchange formal wedding vows and rings in the middle of the jungle. Soon after, a ship arrives at the island, carrying unruly sailors, a stuffy captain, and his beautiful daughter Sylvia Hilliard. They offer to bring them back to civilization, after many years in isolation. Sylvia tries to steal Richard from Lilli, but as tempted as he is by her strange ways, he realizes that Lilli is his heart and soul, upsetting Sylvia. Richard is forced to lure a sailor to his death on the reef, or be killed by him. He apologizes to Lilli for hurting her, and she reveals that she is pregnant. At last, the ship departs and the two young lovers prefer to stay on the island and have their baby girl.

Ultimately, Richard and Lilli have learned the true meaning of civilized society: respect and love each other, keep the friendship alive, avoid the actions leading to conflict, and live harmoniously with nature. Template:Endspoiler

Trivia

  • This film is a sequel to the 1980 remake The Blue Lagoon, starring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Return to the Blue Lagoon bears a strong similarity to the original film, which was produced and directed by Randal Kleiser.
  • This film picks up from where the original Blue Lagoon left off. Richard is the child of Richard and Emmeline Lestrange of the original film, who both are revealed to be dead at the beginning and are buried at sea. The new shipwreck occurred mere days after they were found.
  • Despite the adult content of this film, including partial nudity and sexual themes, when Return to the Blue Lagoon was released to home video, it was promoted in North America as a family film suitable for all ages.
  • Although many of the film's elements were derived from the original film, and there was some nudity, the film was much more sanitized in content than the original, and was able to garner a PG-13 rating in the United States.
  • The DVD version of this film is reframed to cut out Milla Jovovich's breasts in the scene where she's looking at herself in the mirror. The older VHS version showed her nipples at the very bottom of the screen.
  • The film's closing theme song "A World of Our Own" is performed by Surface featuring Bernard Jackson. The music is written by Barry Mann, and the lyrics are written by Cynthia Weil.
  • The film grossed more than US$2.8 million in the United States.
  • Character actor Gus Mercurio is the only cast member of this film who also appeared in the original Blue Lagoon eleven years earlier. He played the ship's officer who found Richard and Emmeline, and gave the ambiguous line, "No, sir. They are just sleeping," when asked in the original film if they were dead.
  • Milla Jovovich's appearance in this film led to comparisons between her and another child model-turned-actress, none other than Brooke Shields (who had starred in the original film).
  • This was Milla Jovovich's second and Brian Krause's first film (Jovovich went on to star in the 1997 science fiction film The Fifth Element; Krause went on to join the cast of the fantasy television series Charmed).
  • This was actor Brian Blain's last film before his death of a heart attack in 1994. This was also actor Peter Hehir's last film before his seven year absence from the screen (Hehir eventually returned in the 1998 drama film The Boys, shortly before he retired from acting).
  • This film was shot on location in Australia and Taveuni, Fiji.

DVD details

  • Release date: November 5, 2002
  • Digitally mastered audio and video
  • Remastered in high-definition
  • Full screen presentation
  • Available audio tracks: English, Portuguese
  • Available subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese
  • Theatrical trailers: Return to the Blue Lagoon, Mr. Deeds
  • Running time: 101 minutes

Awards and nominations

Nominee: Worst Director - William A. Graham
Nominee: Worst New Star - Milla Jovovich
Nominee: Worst New Star - Brian Krause
Nominee: Worst Picture - William A. Graham
Nominee: Worst Screenplay - Leslie Stevens
Nominee: Best Young Motion Picture Actress - Milla Jovovich

Cast

External links

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