Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise

I'm a big fan of the "Jesse Stone" novels and TV movies. Nobody was happier than I when Hallmark agreed to take over the franchise from CBS and to put the money up for another episode. Not having the Hallmark Channel, I had to wait for the DVD to eventually come before I could see it. The purchase turned out to be everything I'd hoped for, and I think this is one of finest of the nine episodes. It was wonderful seeing my family back in action because that's what they are: My family. From Robert Harmon, the director of all of the "Jesse Stone" television films, to Jeff Beal who does the music for each one, to Michael Brandman for writing the teleplay with Tom Selleck and turning out such a fabulous series, and to the actors who have appear in the many shows from Kohl Sudduth, Gloria Reuben, William Saddler, Christine Tizzard as the breath-taking Amanda, Leslie Hope as Lt. Sidney Greenstreet, and Kerri Smith as the nun with a solid heart of gold. I definitely missed Stephen McHattie as Lt. Healy from this episode, along with Kathy Baker as Stone's Dispatcher, and Reggie the dog. On a slightly different note, Leslie Hope took McHattie's position as Head of the State Police, and Leslie is certainly a lovely redhead to gaze one's eyes upon. Ned the dog also joined the cast and did good. The story centers around two cases that draw Jesse Stone's attention. The problem is that Stone has done too good of a job cleaning up Paradise and now has to look elsewhere for challenges as a police officer. Lieutenant Greenstreet gives Stone a stack of cold cases that are till open. One draws the small-town cop's curiosity. Four prostitutes were murdered in the exact same way, but the serial killer only confessed to the first three, claiming the fourth one was done by a copycat. Jesse also runs into a wayward teenager who's smoking pot on a bench alongside one of the local streets in Paradise. I think she wanted to get caught. When Jesse stops and talks to her, he discovers that her mom is an alcoholic. He decides to add the teenager to his list of people to help. While all of this is going on, the viewer discovers that Reggie has died, and Jesse makes a visit to the Boston Animal Shelter and rescues Steve the dog, (an Irish Setter) who'd belonged to the fourth murdered prostitute. Like the other eight episodes, this one also struck a strong cord with me. I certainly enjoyed the suspense and how Jesse Stone goes about resolving the issues of both cases. More than that, however, was just being around this wonderful family and feeling at home. Jesse Stone has faults as a character, but still manages to do the right thing in every instance. He's a good human being with a lot of heart, and Tom Selleck plays the character to perfection. All the emotions that Jesse feels can be seen in his eyes, and Tom conveys this aspect of his terrific acting ability one-hundred percent. You can feel every mood that Jesse experiences through Tom's soulful eyes. In fact, it wouldn't be too difficult to say that Tom Selleck becomes Jesse Stone whenever he puts on the Paradise Police Department hat. I should add that there are a good many gorgeous ladies in this episode and will keep the men glued to the screen while the wives or girlfriends get a feel of Tom Selleck at his best. Remember, this was the man who almost became Indiana Jones. But, with regards to the ladies, there are: Gloria Reuben, Kerri Smith, Christine Tizzard, who kind of steals the show as Gino Fish's receptionist in her tight dresses, and Leslie Hope as the lovely Lt. Sidney Greenstreet. Imagined being cuffed by Leslie Hope. That's a thought that won't go away. It's Tom's show, so he gets to have all the fun! This is why the fans of Jesse Stone and Tom Selleck don't want to see the series end. But, as the old saying goes, "All good things must eventually end." We can only hope (there's that word again) that there will be at least one more Jesse Stone episode and that it goes out with a BIG bang. Of course, that's the dilemma, isn't it? How do you stay true to the novels that are still being written and to Bob Parker's memory, while creating something that will have the fans talking for years to come? I'm glad I'm not the writer of this series. If everything moves forward, this will be a tough episode to write. No doubt about it! One last note. Jeff Beal, who does the music for each episode, put out a limited edition soundtrack of the "Jesse Stone" shows a few years ago. I got my copy. The music might still be available on Amazon. Highly recommended to all "Jesse Stone" fans out there!

I wish Tom Sellick would get back to this series. It is so well done. The characters are very compelling and well fleshed out. The plot lines are interesting but not overly-complicated. The music is excellent. Editing and cinematography are top drawer. We watch this whole series again and again and again. We enjoy it every time. Wish it would return (with Viola Davis if possible).

Love this series & most anything with Tom Selleck. He's like a fine wine -- just gets better with age.

I like the series of Jesse Stone movies and the last movie, possibly, it holds up well. The serial killer twist adds suspense without resorting to excess action film type shots. Hopefully Tom Selleck decides to do more of these movies.

Their are 9 movies in the setvabd all are great. Hate to see it end. Can't wait for the newest one to come out sometime this year.

Jesse Stone fans will be relieved to know that this unique franchise, which had been in suspended animation over the past two years, lives on and is mostly intact in this, its ninth episode. Some, but not all, of the recurring supporting actors are back, as is the spare but witty dialogue, the character studies and the leisurely cinematic pacing showing off its fine photography, all of which sets this series apart. One disappointment is the loss of focus on life in Paradise, a small Massachusetts coastal tourist town where Jesse Stone, a recovering alcoholic, has been struggling throughout the series to hold onto his job as police chief. Most of the attention is on Boston, where Stone is helping the state police homicide department close one of its open cases. Here this episode sorely misses the contribution of Stephen McHattie, who had been the state homicide unit commander in previous installments. His replacement by a slim female detective named Sydney Greenstreet (wink,wink), who does not get along well with the Jesse character, only highlights the loss of the chemistry between Selleck and McHattie. Nevertheless, the return of Jesse Stone is still a cause for celebration, despite the caveats mentioned above. It is a worthy addition to the series.

I have the whole set of Jesse Stone movies! I watch them all of the time. My husband and sons love them too. We watch them as a family. They are filled with suspense, a treat to watch (and unless you are a repeat viewer) the endings are always good. MRS. C.M,

I was heartbroken when I heard there wouldn't be anymore of these movies. Finally Selleck has found a group (Hallmark!) who let him maintain control and asked for 2 films. Yippee!! Some years have passed and Jesse has done such a good job managing crime in Paradise that work is very quiet, so he heads to Boston to meet a former flame who is in the higher ups of their police force to try and solve some of their cold cases. He picks an unsolved murder of a prostitute - the m.o., is identical to the work of a serial killer already in custody (luke perry) who denies this particular murder (and he likes to take claim for his work!). The added twist, Jesse's "conscience", his dog Reggie has died (we see Jesse at his grave). Reggie came to him by way of being abandoned at a crime scene - Jesse took him in and over the course of several films the two learned how to love each other. This murder scene also reveals an abandoned dog who's been shut up in a shelter. Jesses rescues him and helps said dog "Steve" recover - the fact he's a ringer for Reggie helps! I'm not going to give the plot away. You should watch it yourself. We see a return of familiar characters-Jesse's therapist, and best of all "suitcase" his faithful fellow cop in Paradise (he is working on a different issue while Jesse is in Boston). The show continues to be filmed in Nova Scotia with Halifax subbing for Boston - Jesses lovely red house with its bridge remains (in Lunenburg). Tom Selleck is wonderful. The damaged man with a big heart, he's still struggling with alcohol and his ex wife. I hope there's more than 2 films!!! Enjoy

Retour moeten sturen (duurt erg lang eer dit verwerkt is) omdat deze dvd’s niet geschikt zijn voor gebruik in Europa. Niet bestellen dus!

私は、ロバート・B・パーカーの小説も、トム・セレック演じるジェシー・ストーンも大好きです。 2015年に販売されたこのテレビドラマはロバート・B・パーカーの主人公ジェシー・ストーンに基づく第9作。第１作から第4作はロバート・B・パーカーの原作に基づくが、2010年にロバート・B・パーカーが亡くなったため、第5作からこの第9作はトム。・セレックとマイケル・ブランドマンが脚本を担当。ロバート・B・パーカーのジェシー・ストーンの内容を受け継いでいる。トム・セレックは、小説のストーンより、二回りは年を取っているが、小説の主人公ジェシー・ストーンを本当にうまく演じている。彼の愛犬は、第1作のブーマーに始まり、第2作目以後は、レジーに代わり、この9作では、冒頭にレジ―のお墓が出てきて、この9作では、レッド・セッターミックスのスティーブに代わっている。グリーンハウス警部役のレスリー・ホープもとても良い。本当によいドラマです。もっと続いて欲しい。

Détail du produit : Format NTSC donc non compatible en France. Impossible de lire le DVD. A la décharge du vendeur, je n'ai pas fais attention au format en consultant le détail. Langues annoncées : Français, anglais. au dos du dvd : langue : english Je suis un peu déçue car j'ai perdu 23 € pour une negligence de ma part

Once again, Tom Selleck as Police Chief Jesse Stone does not disappoint as another in this gripping series of stories unravels. This time, Jesse is called to Boston to help solve serial killings and in his slow and painstaking fashion, he puts together all the loose ends of this crime. Some of the old regulars are missing from this episode but their absence does not detract from the story. As usual, Jesse still has to deal with his own personal problems including his steady drinking and the break up of his marriage. William Devane reappears as his psychiatrist. This is not a movie with tons of action, high-speed car chases and explosions. It is, like all of the Jesse Stone mysteries, a well thought out plot which is slowly revealed to us and it is worth the wait. Let us hope that Tom Selleck and his producer will continue to bring us more in this intriguing series.

Pour les profanes, qui ignorent que le format NTSC signifie zone 1 (US) donc illisible en Europe, ce produit est un piège. Merci Amazon pour les couillons comme moi qui se font avoir ! Surtout qu'il est indiqué un sous-titrage en français ! Belle arnaque !