October 25, 2009
A very good film, good acting and a decent twist. Well worth a watch :)
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.
DVD Release Date: December 29, 2009
Stats: 4,314 reviews
Flixster Reviews (4,314)
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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
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October 17, 2009I 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) -
August 22, 2009Some things are just plain retarded. One of those things, is announcing the existence of a twist in the trailer of a film. This results the audience trying to guess the twist and will no doubt stumble upon it before they've seen the film. Once you know there's a twist to this fil...( read more)
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August 18, 2009In the world of thrillers, you always know there's a good chance of there being a twist. These things are preordained, you see. From a screenwriter's point of view, there has to be some sort of loop you have to be thrown through in order to feel like you've invested yourself in a...( read more)
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November 8, 2009i've just finished watching it. liked it soo
the unexpected ending
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November 5, 2009A PERFECT GETAWAY is a movie that builds and relies on only its twist ending...and its predictable and very lazy. But it still manages to be a really fun summer flick. Great cast! Timothy Olphant really gives this movie a must watch because his character is so interesting and jus...( read more)
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November 3, 2009watchable......
not oscar winning performances but none the less enjoyable.
the cast line-up in this film is also very good,considering the story is nothing new. -
November 2, 2009This was actually better than I expected. I would have given it a full on four if some parts weren't so predictable. Regardless, it's a well made film and I loved the guessing game throughout. This is definitely worth watching.
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Critic Reviews
August 14, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
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
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January 30, 2009A 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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