A Perfect Getaway (2009)

Director:

David Twohy

Writer (WGA):

David Twohy (written by)

Release Date:

7 August 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Let The Games Begin.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Island | Tourist | Honeymoon | Newlyweds | Murder

Cast

Steve Zahn	...	Cliff
Timothy Olyphant	...	Nick
Milla Jovovich	...	Cydney
Kiele Sanchez	...	Gina
Marley Shelton	...	Cleo
Chris Hemsworth	...	Kale
Anthony Ruivivar	...	Chronic
Dale Dickey	...	Earth Momma
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo	...	Supply Guy
Wendy Braun	...	Debbie Mason
Jim Cruz	...	Helicopter Pilot
Angela Sun	...	Counter Girl
Leandra Gillis	...	TV Anchor
Amit Yogev	...	Waiter
Carlos Alberto Lopez	...	Camera Samaritan

MPAA:

Rated R for graphic violence, language including sexual references and some drug use.

Runtime:

98 min | 108 min (unrated director's cut)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #45047) | Netherlands:16 | Ireland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta) | South Korea:15 | UK:15 | Australia:MA | Japan:R15+ | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Company:

Davis Entertainment

Trivia:

In addition to working together on this film, Milla Jovovich and Timothy Olyphant have both worked on films that were adaptations of video games.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the scene where Cliff is grabbing Gina, guided by Cydney, we see a shot where blood is flowing down Gina's left leg. On her turn to duck for cover, we see perfect bloodless legs.

Quotes:

Cliff: Remember, nothing exists until we get there!
Cydney: Got it. Rocky? Nothing exists until I get there.

Movie Connections:

References Natural Born Killers (1994)

Soundtrack:

Paradise

Met all of my criteria for a good thriller...

They are a) I don't hit my mental fast forward even once, or start thinking about something else b) I don't see the twist coming (RARE) and c) I have to look away at least 3 times and/or hide my face because I can't take the suspense. This one had me riveted to the end. The VERY end. A theatrical masterpiece, no. A good thriller? Yes. Drags a bit in the beginning but that is just the setting up of the plot. I was hesitant to watch this because hasn't the "hunted in the jungle" theme been done to death? And, I am picky. If I don't like it in 10 minutes forget it. But good story with solid acting. The juxtaposition of the different relationships in the movie, and the addition of the movie camera, also poses the question of what a "real" romantic relationship is. I don't know if anyone else caught that (and that is not a spoiler - just an observation). Good entertaining flick!