Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Kiele Sanchez

Two pairs of lovers (Zahn & Jovovich, Olyphant & Sanchez) on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands.

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116 critics

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: David Twohy

Release Date: August 7, 2009

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DVD Release Date: December 29, 2009

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  • November 18, 2009
    Milla jovovich & Josh Dumahl (sp?)
    wasn?t Touristas pretty much the same movie?
    But then again maybe it?s not. Plot Twist. People aren?t what they seem.
    That somewhat surprised me. & Josh Dumahl is creepy sexy in it too.

    Its rental grade
  • November 10, 2009
    Run of the mill thriller with some good performances from the 4 main leads. The location is the real star of the movie but with a slow first half followed by a twist in the end which wasn?t much of a surprise. Steve Zhan is always a joy to watch and he doesn?t disappoint here and...( read more) milla jovorich looks good but that?s all she got to do here.
    It?s a perfect Friday beer and curry night in, that?s pretty much it.
  • October 25, 2009
    A very good film, good acting and a decent twist. Well worth a watch :)
  • October 20, 2009
    "Let The Games Begin."

    Two pairs of lovers (Zahn & Jovovich, Olyphant & Sanchez) on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands.

    REVIEW

    Dece...( read more)nt thriller with newlyweds Zahn & Jovovich in high danger on their honeymoon in Hawaii where they learn a murdering couple are on the loose ? and perhaps closer than they think ? after encountering two distinctly off-beat, and vaguely threatening, other couples en route to their hike in the island wilds. Written and directed with clever (perhaps too clever for its own good) élan by David Twohy, the twisty-turny plottings are knotty enough for the average viewer, but for those in the know by act two you'll figure out the turn-of-the-screw headings. Well-acted by the young ensemble, the film works on its own merits of a crackerjack popcorn suspenser.
  • October 17, 2009
    I can't review this film without hinting at MAJOR SPOILERS, so consider yourselves warned.... Still here? okay.

    Why does every thriller feel it has to have a big "twist"? What could have been a decent flick is completely thrown away in favor of a lame twist that not o...( read more)nly can we see coming a mile away, but that was made even more obvious by the TV commercials touting its big twist. And once again, the surprise is one that makes many earlier scenes make no sense whatsoever. Worse still is the movie's wink-wink self-awareness, as the characters discuss a movie's need for Act II twists and red herrings. All these attempts to be clever and original have exactly the opposite effect and kill the movie.

    Technically, it's a fine film. The direction works, the acting is sufficient, and best of all, the setting is beautiful - hell, it made me want to jump on a plane to Hawaii. Too bad the script was such a waste.
  • November 20, 2009
    this movie has a big surprise ,you catn't never guess who is the killers !!! and you surely get wrong about killers.
  • November 15, 2009
    Is it going to creep me out oh yes but I'm going to deal with it and see this movie!
  • November 15, 2009
    A unique plot, with good performances, Hawaii and those lost mountains looked great. I liked how it provided all the elements like drama, suspense, thrills, little bit of horror & action to satisfy a great summer experience. Recommended for a "friends' movie night".
  • November 15, 2009
    Expected more action, my guess is correct and I prefer Turistas and The Ruins over this one.
  • November 14, 2009
    ...wasnt even scary..

Critic Reviews


August 14, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

The scenery is fabulous, the script less so, the final action sequences a headlong plunge into hokum and bathos. full review

August 7, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

A Perfect Getaway has its imperfections, but for a thriller of its kind, it's a lively and slick summer escape. full review

August 7, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

For all the characters' talk of second-act surprises and red herrings, the observant will have no trouble seeing writer/director David Twohey's breadcrumb trail of hints. full review

August 6, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

A Perfect Getaway is proof that a dumb idea can be brought to life, however briefly, by smart people, and writer-director David Twohy is nothing if not clever. full review

August 6, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Here's a thriller that worked for me. full review

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  • welice93
    January 30, 2009
    A Hawaiian honeymoon turns dangerous for two lovers (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) when they discover they are being stalked by a pair of killers (Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez).

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