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A Perfect Getaway (Theatrical/Unrated Director's Cut) (2009)

Timothy Olyphant , Steve Zahn , David Twohy  |  Unrated |  DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Timothy Olyphant, Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton
  • Directors: David Twohy
  • Writers: David Twohy
  • Producers: Ryan Kavanaugh, Mark Canton, Tucker Tooley, Robbie Brenner
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: December 29, 2009
  • Run Time: 206 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002UJIY7A
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,038 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "A Perfect Getaway (Theatrical/Unrated Director's Cut)" on IMDb

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The good old B-movie flame burns bright in A Perfect Getaway, David Twohy's rip-snorting guessing game about a vacation gone very, very bad. It must have sounded nice in the planning stages: an isolated honeymoon trek to a remote beach on Kauai, with nothing but backpacks, Hawaiian breezes, and the occasional pleasant encounter with a fellow wayfarer on the hiking trail. That was the plan for newlyweds Cliff and Cydney, anyway, before a shocking murder in Honolulu, the night before the hike, raised the red flag of suspicion. What we're left with is six couples on a lonely trail in paradise, a murderer (but probably two murderers), and a great deal of anxiety. Cliff and Cydney are played by Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich; Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez are a pair of friendly but vaguely disturbing trailmates; Chris Hemsworth and Marley Shelton are a downright creepy couple who won't go away. Twohy has a knack for infectious concepts (see also Pitch Black and The Arrival) and this one is grabby; he's also got a mysterious ability to play the premise straight yet somehow have a great deal of fun with it (for instance, there's much trail talk about the rules of screenwriting, which comes across as playful rather than clumsily self-conscious). The casting works, even if it's difficult for Milla Jovovich to seem in danger from anybody else in the world. Timothy Olyphant is the standout, as a former Special Ops soldier whose survival skills are impressive-bordering-on-scary. Although the film is undeniably built as a whodunit, worry less about the big "reveal" than about having a good time with fun pulp material. Come to think of it, though, the reveal is well played too. --Robert Horton

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Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez star in this gripping suspense-thriller about an island vacation that turns deadly. Honeymooners Cliff (Zahn) and Cydney (Jovovich) are hiking a jungle trail to a remote Hawaiian beach when they hear that police have uncovered a grisly murder scene and the suspected killers are somewhere nearby. Unsure whether to stay or flee, the pair joins two other couples and things start to go horribly wrong. Far from civilization, a brutal battle for survival begins where danger lurks along every twist of the path and no one is who they seem. From director David Twohy comes the suspenseful film critics call, “a clever, heart-pounding thriller” (Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle).

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68 of 81 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm just difficult to kill...I guess October 30, 2009
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"I'm just difficult to kill, I guess..." - as soon as one of the main characters of A Perfect Getaway utters these words, you KNOW someone will try to prove him wrong. And they DO (try ;o) ). The story seems simple at first: a couple is honeymooning in Hawaii, while news spreads thru the Islands of a brutal murder of another newlywed couple. The suspected murderers, a man and a woman, are still at large and likely still in Hawaii. As our city-dwellers hike thru the Park, alone and out of their element, can they trust the strangers with whom they inevitably cross paths? (OF COURSE, NOT!) And that's when an interesting twist takes this story from predictable to... well... no spoilers here! ;o)

I did not have high hopes for this flick...I went to see it mainly because I have a secret crush on Milla Jovovich (if I were a lesbian, Milla and Mariska Hargitay from Law and Order would be my dream dates ;-P...). Was the film perfect? No. Nonetheless, to my utmost surprise, I enjoyed this thriller far more then I did many supposed "blockbusters" this year. It had some laughs, but was also quite unnerving, tense, and creepy with a light sprinkling of gore: everything a good thriller should have on offer. There were signs from the audience that I was not alone in my enjoyment. However, the film did develop its creep factor slowly as the initial 45 minutes were devoted mainly to character development. The story needed time before it graduated from "fluff" to "nail biter". It worked for me. In the end, I felt the super plot twist more then made up for the wait!

Two names are worth mentioning (in addition to Jovovich): it was the first time I saw Steve Zahn competently playing a complex "grown up" character, a role totally different from the usual "doofus" types he seems to favour. Also, Timothy Olyphant surprised me with his performance. His acting skills often leave a lot to desire. Not here. He was PERFECT as the perennially confident and "difficult to kill" owner of a metal plate in his head...

PS: David Twohy, writer/director, also directed Pitch Black. Watch the chase scene at the end of A Perfect Getaway. It is identical in style to one of the chase scenes in Pitch Black...
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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "OutStanding" May 29, 2010
Format:DVD
I have watched this movie 4 times now and always catch something I missed the previous time.
When I heard there was a twist I guessed it just by watching the Trailer.
That being said ,it didn't matter it was still a great action film.Nick played by Timothy Olyphant being the stand out with the most interesting character. His famous line "Outstanding" is priceless as is his girlfriend Gina played by Kiele Sanchez's "WooptiTa".Whether they're catching and gutting wild goats for dinner or taking a relaxing nude swim under the waterfall while sharing Nick's wild stories of survival that sound like they could be from an Indiana Jones movie to Nick pretending to leave his drink in a jewelery store so he can go back and buy an engagement ring for Gina,I fell in love with them.
A first rate thriller with a first rate cast,Mila Jovovitch always shines and Steve Zahn is cast against type but pulls it off really well.I think the reason I am able to watch this movie so many times and not get bored or it become mundane, is because I feel as I made a friend in a couple of the characters and want to revisit them and this of course is the only way for me to achieve this.
The battle for survival at the end of the movie is edge of your seat tense and exciting.Even if you guess the twist there are still some surprises they pull out,so just when you think you know how it will end ,you don't.
All in all a winner for start to finish.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun January 18, 2010
Format:DVD
At first I was worried about the gore level (not for me, for the rest of the audience) as hinted at by other reviews, but it's really minimal. And this is a fun thrill ride of a film, with a doozy of a twist. I guessed it halfway through, but you might enjoy it more if you don't - and even if you do, the exposition is still interesting. Likeable characters you can root for, a decent script, better acting than you might expect, a twisted plot and great action towards the end make this a movie to enjoy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Getaway
I really enjoyed this movie. This movie shows you not to trust strangers. Also, not to go off on your own.
Published 9 days ago by Ruth Ann Rowic
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
Edge of your seat movie with crazy plot twist! Once your done watching you want to immediately rewatch to see what you missed!
Published 13 days ago by Leslie Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me on the edge of my seat
This suspenseful movie has got great scenes of Hawaiian beauty and it's unpredictable. Plenty of action and adventure. The actors are at their best.
Published 14 days ago by Edgar Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Peggy's movie review
Since enjoying the acting talent of Timothy Olyphant in the TV series "Justified" over the last couple of years, I finally made it a point of viewing some of his previous... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Peggy Bunzmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome movie!
Fast shipping! Great price for a blue ray! Great movie. Definitely worth the purchase. Would recommend over and over. Go buy it!
Published 1 month ago by couval
4.0 out of 5 stars perfect getaway
Good cast-keeps you guessing till the end-a good movie that's worth checking out-seven more words to go. Ooh la la
Published 1 month ago by brandon
4.0 out of 5 stars Oddly compelling
This isn't the best movie, by any means. However, I love watching everything from the lush scenery, to the awesome cat and mouse play at the end.
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth A Reque
2.0 out of 5 stars dragged
The film dragged for the most part. The movie was similar to other flicks in which teens go out camping or hiking and they find themselves in desperate situation , however this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jkalo
5.0 out of 5 stars An original
I really enjoyed the plot line in this movie. The 'red herrings' really makes you scratch your head at times in this 'who done it' plot with brilliant added action in the mix. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RBarnard
4.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller!!!
This was a very entertaining movie with good plot twists! Lots of action and suspense. A bit graphic at times.
I loved that it was available to rent from Amazon! Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Hines
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