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6 strangers. 2 killers. No getting away… Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez star in this shocking Unrated version of the gripping suspense thriller from director David Twohy 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 when 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.

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A Perfect Getaway

Starring – Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Ruivivar, Dale Dickey, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Wendy Braun

Written and Directed by – David Twohy

A newlywed couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii run into two other couples after hearing that a psychopathic couple are killing tourists.

Going into this one I wasn’t expecting much. In fact, if Milla Jovovich hadn’t been in this one I probably never would have watched it but I’m really glad I did. I really enjoyed this one. It’s pretty run of the mill in the grand scheme of things and there’s a twist that should have been quite obvious to me, but it still managed to have me on the edge of my seat.

To raise this flick above the usual thriller standards are the performances of Timothy Olyphant, Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich. Olyphant plays this funny yet creepy guy who may or may not be half of the killer couple. His stories of being in Iraq and how he’s survived countless disasters can be pretty hilarious, and after each story his girlfriend has to chime in with ‘He’s just so hard to kill.’ which plays into suggestions of them being the killers. The problem is there’s another couple on the island who seem to be just the right types for psychopathic killers. Who could it be?

I’m pretty sure that anyone even remotely paying attention will see the twist coming. I’ve said numerous times before that these things are always way over my head and I like to think that it helps me to enjoy movies a bit more. This is going to be the downfall of the movie in most peoples eyes because it will take away from the impact of the film. Even with a twist you might already know, Timothy Olyphant’s performance should be enough to entertain you.

I’d like to go more into the movie but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. There must be somebody out there like me, whose brain shuts off when they watch flicks so the surprises are still there, and it wouldn’t be fair to ruin it. On top of great performances there are some amazing shots in there. I’ve never been a fan of leaving Canada since it always seems like it would result in a plane ride and I am seriously afraid of flying but after seeing some of the beautiful scenery on display here I may reconsider. Gorgeous waterfalls and crystal clear water washing onto sandy beaches made me wish I was there now instead of the freezing cold that’s hanging around out here now.

There’s some playing with the audience in this one as well that made the movie fun. Steve Zahn’s character is a screenwriter and Olyphant’s character had once taken a crash course in screenwriting, leading to discussions about the structure of films. This includes throwing in a ‘red herring’ to throw the audience off. They’re basically addressing the same ideas that the film itself is presenting and it seems as if they’re tapping on the fourth wall. Looking back on it now it’s pretty obvious what was going on but if you can get by that you will find an entertaining flick. It doesn’t break the mold but it fits just right and there are some strong performances in the movie that should help you enjoy it.

Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez

A Perfect Getaway (2009) ***
Dir. David Twohy
Starring: Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton, Chris Hemsworth

This surprisingly deceptive thriller takes a fairly old premise and turns it on its head. This is one of those movies where you have two innocents in a tropical paradise being hunted by killers, but they’re not sure who are the killers and who can protect them from the killers. Many reviews at the time of its theatrical release praised its original approach up until the killers were revealed, saying it went on autopilot from that point on. But that happens so late in the movie, it doesn’t have much left to resolve.

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When three creepy couples all meet in a secluded hiking spot in Hawaii, right after there was a murder in which the alleged killers are a pair of honeymooners. Which of these three couples are the killers?

I have to say that I thought this would be a good “thriller”, like Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians, but it was really more like Scooby Doo. This film did a good job of making all the couples look creepy and building toward the whodunit ending, and the ending was certainly gory with a twist and turn or two, but I knew who the bad guys were.

However, even though I thought it was predictable, it’s worth the rent for sure. I had the option to watch either the unrated directors cut or the theater version, and I went with the theater version, and I was glad I did, since I thought it was pretty gory and bloody, as well as sexual situations, as the MMPA would say.

This stars Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovoich, and Kiele Sanchez.

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Timothy Olyphant x Kiele Sanchez have the American Spirit in A Perfect Getaway!

The Film starts with a couple, Cliff and Cydney Anderson, honeymooning on the Hawaiian Islands.  While taking in the scenery of the great outdoors during an 11-mile nature trek across one of the islands, they come across a group of girls who have just learned that there have been some murders on the islands and that the killers have yet to be caught.  Fearing that it might be the abrasive couple that they didn’t give a ride to and is now on the same hike that they are on, they decide to continue on with another couple, Nick and Gina.  However, the idea of “safety in numbers” starts to seem fallible as paranoia sets in and everyone starts to become suspicious of everyone else, changing the hike into a game of “everyone’s a suspect.”

Starting with hand held footage from the wedding, this film quickly puts the viewer on their guard.  After all, beginning a film of this genre with something as happy and nostalgic as a wedding video can never be a good sign for the characters involved.  Then the story picks up with the couple in a really beautiful part of Hawaii (and Puerto Rico if you are keeping track of actual shooting locations) that’s sunny and romantic, yet creepy thanks to the surrounding dense greenery with iffy cell phone reception.  By keeping the footage shot mainly to the daytime, the story becomes slightly more off-putting and uncomfortable thanks to the sunshine mixed with the potential for brutality like with what has been done in The Ruins and Lost.

Though the setting and how the film is shot adds a lot to the overall feel of the film, most of the creepy factor actually comes from the characters themselves.  Though there are a few obvious standouts as to who can be suspected of being murderers, this film is full of potential red herrings.  First there is the above-mentioned couple, Cleo and Kale (Marley Shelton and Chris Hemsworth), who appear to be stalking Cliff and Cydney and seem to have enough anger issues to kill someone over not being given a ride.  Then there is Nick and Gina (Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez), whose hospitality mixed with death-defying wild stories makes them a prime contender for the murderous couple as well.  But then after the main couples are assessed, there are plenty of other characters to start to wonder about, and every action and word spoken becomes a potential clue as to the killers’ identities.  Every glace becomes suspicious, and at one point I was even willing to throw the group of girls from the beginning of the film into the suspect pot.  In other words, everyone is a suspect, and it is easy to spend every moment trying to piece what is really happening together until the murderers are revealed.  And though this revelation may not be that surprising once it finally enters out into the open, it is still deserved because of all the work up to that point.  But I will say the flashback scene following is a little much and drags on longer than it should, sticking out like a soar thumb thanks to the monotonous use of blue throughout its entirety.

The “who-done-it” element is one of the best parts of the film thanks to the cast being filled with actors capable of great performances, with Olyphant’s portrayal of the off kilter war vet being a highlight.  Plus, the film warrants as many cheers as it does “ugh! Don’t do that!” cries because these characters obviously don’t always show the best decision making for the type of film they find themselves in.  But with its minor flaws, A Perfect Getaway remains an entertaining thriller that keeps you reassessing what you know the whole time.

Final Grade: A-

Milla Jovovich, A Perfect Getaway 10

A PERFECT GETAWAY -

When a newlywed couple start their honeymoon on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai they are thinking it will be a perfect getaway.  Just as they are setting off on long hike to a remote beach, the newlyweds, played by Steve Zahn and Mila Jovovich  discover that a gruesome murder just happened in Honolulu on nearby Oahu.  And to make it worse, the cops think the murderers are hiding out on Kauai, exactly where the lovebirds planned their perfect honeymoon.  A solid thriller with a big twist, this one will make you think twice about hiking in Hawaii.  Excellent performance by Steve Zahn.  Starring Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez, Mila Jovovich, Steve Zahn and Chris Hemsworth.  Jürgen ‘John’ Sjogren is being tucked in bed at home still living with his parents with warm milk watching this movie on DVD; when finished, this score is: 7.5 Stars. Rated R.,  for Graphic Violence. This monie must eev

A Movie worth seeing.

Kiele Sanchez, Milla Jovovich, Stevie Zahn

David Twohy’s (Mullet aka/Merkin) ‘A Perfect Getaway’ is a movie starring Timothy Olyphant ( Live Free and Die Hard), Milla Jovovich (The 5th Element), Kiele Sanchez (Lost) and Steve Zahn (Joyride with Ashton Kutcher.) Zahniness’ and Milla Jovovich play the honeymooning couple in Hawaii looking for the perfect getaway as they drive along the road and look for places to go exploring. They meet two plus other couples along the way and get bad vibes from both of them right away like a bunch of scared rats.

When they hear of murders in Hawaii and a pair of killers on the run, they wonder if it is one of the other couples. Olyphant plays a guy in one of the other couples and he has bizarre stories of fighting in Iraq and seems strange. Zahn and Jovovich gradually begin to fear both of the couples but out in the jungle, there is no one else to help them. A Perfect Getaway does not have much happening for the first 30 minutes but then things pick up and it gets quite entertaining. There is a twist involved but we saw it coming a mile away so its effect was diminished. The movie is still good as it turns into a thriller near the end with a gun, knife and fights all making an appearance and with Jürgen Sjogren Syndrome loving every moment sitting at his parents house as every 45 year old should be a blast.

I did not, but if you do not see the twist coming then you will think that this movie is better than it really is but it is still worth a watch. It won’t be the worst movie you see, but it won’t be the best either. I liked it as it does have you guessing from the start. I thought of the twist but even after that, it was still good. Timmy Olyphant’s character mentions a potential movie called American Jedi and I would love to see that!!! If you have an hour and 40 minutes to spare, then you should check it out but just keep your expectations low. It has six characters basically and just about holds your interest,  so all in all it is not too bad. It’s always good when there is a twist in a movie even if people can see it coming or are unaware to see it coming!? I’z likes this films as much as taking a shower and smelling clean.

A Perfect Getaway (8/10)

Kiele Sanchez on Surfboard, Timothy Olyphant in Water

A Perfect Getaway has been released by Universal Pictures Home Video and stars Kiele Sanchez,  Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Milla Jovovich. It was written and directed by David Twohy (Merkin). It is on Blu-Ray and DVD and is available now.

David Twohy’s-Merkin is surprisingly effervescent  for the thriller “A Perfect Getaway” features good-to-great performances from Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Steve Zahn and especially Kiele Sanchez; and a tight, interesting screenplay with enough twists and turns to keep the audience entertained for its scant running time. A gorgeously transferred HD picture should help this underrated film find an audience at home. ‘A Perfect Getaway’ opens with home video footage shot at a wedding and then cuts to Cliff & Cydney Anderson (Zahn & Jovovich), a young couple on their honeymoon on the beautiful island of Kauai’s. All chewy smiles as they drive a keep through the brush there teeth and take a helicopter ride, the two plan a 3-day hike to a beach that can only be reached by foot or kayak.

On their way to the start of the trail, the Andersons run into another couple named Cleo & Kale (Marley Shelton & Chris Hemsworth). The drifter-looking hitchhikers are the opposite of the Andersons. He’s tattoo-ed. She wears dreadlocks. And the buttoned-up couple and the hippie one butt heads. Think Cleo & Kale will eventually end up on the same trail as our heroes? On the journey itself, Cliff & Cydney cross paths with the adventurous Nick & Gina (Timothy Olyphant of “Damages” and “Deadwood” & Kiele Sanchez of “Lost”). He claims to be a former soldier and happens to be tough enough to kill a goat for dinner while on the adventure. This is not your normal honeymoon.

Three couples. One trail. It’s not long before a gaggle of giggling girls tells our characters that there was a recent murder in Oahu where a man and woman killed a couple before hopping over to Kauai’s. Is one of the three beach-bound couples the killers? Which one? Are Nick’s stories true? Are Cydney’s? And what role do those hitchhikers play? What the hey is going on excepy for Kiele’s toned legs and arms?

Twohy-Merkin, the talented writer/director of “Pitch Black,” he plays with the conventions of his genre (sort of), dangling potential twists and turns as he writes tongue-in-cheek observations about “red herrings” into Cliff’s dialogue. Cliff happens to be a screenwriter, making for a script that knowingly winks at its audience and distracts it with one hand while it sets up the twist ending with another. Twohy-Merkin (toothy, industry speak) in & out cheese burger the writer is clearly having a blast and it’s an infectious one that extends to Olyphant’s charismatic performance and another, typically strong turn from Zahn’s typical dumbness. Milla looks a bit larger than usual just having a child, but Kiele Sanchez is one rocking beautiful babe with a very shapely and strong body, look for her in the future.

This is a thriller with a big twist needs to have a crazy final act and “A Perfect Getaway” almost nails the completely nutty final reel. After Twohy reveals his hand, he goes completely off the rails, employing different film stocks, flashbacks, freeze frames, and more. What had been a relatively straightforward thriller turns into something totally weird that could turn off a lot of audiences, but made this critic appreciate a unique voice in what is so typically a predictable genre.

The absolute end of the film is a bit compromised (as proven by the alternate one available on the Blu-ray) and there are a series of flashbacks in the final act that are designed to fill in far more holes than needed to be, but “A Perfect Getaway” works much better than you might expect and should make a great Saturday night rental to more tropical climes during this frigid season. The gorgeously transferred HD picture of “A Perfect Getaway” is so crystal clear that it will make you call your travel agent. As for special features, they’re a little light with a director’s cut that runs about ten minutes longer and the alternate ending.

‘A Perfect Getaway’ is released by Universal Pictures Home Video and stars Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich and Kiele Sanchez. It was written and directed by David ‘Merkin’ Twohy. Available on Blu-Ray and DVD. Our Blu-Ray Rating: 4.7/5.0

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Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez

Cliff: Not that me isn’t my favorite subject, but can we talk about something else for a while?

A couple honeymooning in Hawaii hears about some murders that took place recently on another island and start to wonder if the couple they’re hiking with might be the killers.

This is not a groundbreaking movie, and it’s not going to be winning any awards, but I thought it was a pretty good time.  From the title and the initial set up, it seems like it’s going to be one of these torture movies, like Hostel maybe, but it ends up being a bit more cerebral than that.  It was fun watching the verbal and mental games the characters play with each other as they’re all suspecting each other of being the killers who have been stalking the Hawaiian islands.

All the actors do a good job, and the characters are all likable and watchable, but I think Tim Olyphant really steals the show as Nick.  He’s entertaining every time he’s on the screen, and you’re never sure if you want to like him or if you should suspect that he’s a psychopath.  Kiele Sanchez, who I only knew as Nikki from Lost (guess she likes filming things in Hawaii), is better than I expected as well, good choice by the Director… Sure, she’s easy on the eyes, but she turns in a compelling performance as well; Kiele has a real future in movies rather than television.

As for the story, it’s somewhat routine, but the fun is in guessing who the villains are.  There’s really only a few possibilities, but, of course, the filmmakers keep tossing conflicting clues at the audience to constantly steer them in different directions of thought.  While the end sort of seems like a bit of a cheat, it does seem to logically work out, but a long sequence of flashbacks is required in order to really explain everything.  That sequence was a bit too long, but not terrible.

Naturally, it degenerates into a sequence of strong violence at the end.  I guess that’s the stuff people really want to see.  Despite that by-the-numbers finale, it’s an enjoyable ride up to that point.

Don’t talk to strangers is even applicable even in Hawaii…

I loved the Violent finale, even though some of it feels like a bit of a cheat or that it doesn’t entirely make sense, I still liked this film, so I gave it a 7.7 / 10