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6 Strangers. 2 Killers. 1 Paradise Island.
Getting Away Can Be Murder.
Cliff and Cydney (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful and remote beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe they've found paradise. But when the pair come across a group of frightened hikers discussing the horrifying murder of another newlywed couple on the islands, they begin to question whether they should turn back.
When they decide to join up with two other couples, things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Far from civilization or rescue, everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows who to trust. Paradise becomes hell on earth as a brutal battle for survival begins...
Getting Away Can Be Murder.
Cliff and Cydney (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful and remote beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe they've found paradise. But when the pair come across a group of frightened hikers discussing the horrifying murder of another newlywed couple on the islands, they begin to question whether they should turn back.
When they decide to join up with two other couples, things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Far from civilization or rescue, everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows who to trust. Paradise becomes hell on earth as a brutal battle for survival begins...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A Perfect Getaway is set in Hawaii; following a newly-wed couple Cydney & Cliff (Mila Jojovich - Resident Evil & Steve Zahn) who are trekking Hawaii for their honeymoon. Setting out on their trek, they bump into other couples and hikers who are spooked by reports of killers on the next isle over (Oahu) picking off newly-weds. They decide to continue nonetheless and end up meeting another couple, Nicko and his long-time girlfriend Georgia (Timothy Olyphant - Hitman & Kiele Sanchez), an ex-special forces soldier with some tall(?) stories and a butcher. As the couples proceed further into the lush paradise they start to suspect each other, further exacerbated by the periodic appearance of an ex-con couple and their odd behaviour. Will their suspicions of each other tear them apart? Or will it galvanise them against the impending horror?
What really sets this film above other psychological thrillers is the fact that you genuinely have no idea who is the bad guy and who is the good guy. All of the characters display odd traits that make you suspect them; whether it's Nicko's casual familiarity with an assortment of blades and the hunting bow, Georgias ability to butcher a goat without batting an eyelid, Kale's prison demeanour or even Cydney's allusion to a haunted past, the characters are truly ambiguous. Whilst it's obvious that someone is not telling the truth, you are never quite sure who it is and this is what keeps the tension in place throughout this film. The acting is believable and you develop a genuine sense of affinity for the characters.
The locale is breathtakingly beautiful, there are long shots of the routes they take over the island, and the scenery is eye-meltingly gorgeous in parts. Credit to the director David Twohy here for putting together an extremely picturesque cinematic experience. The waterfalls, jungles and beaches will have you yearning for a holiday by the end of it all, despite the violence, which isn't excessive.
The DVD has the usual suite of extras and a couple of deleted scenes, but I would recommend the Bluray for the directors cut, it's unrated and fills out the characters a little more, adding to the paranoia. Highly recommended for an enjoyable thriller that will keep you guessing!!
What really sets this film above other psychological thrillers is the fact that you genuinely have no idea who is the bad guy and who is the good guy. All of the characters display odd traits that make you suspect them; whether it's Nicko's casual familiarity with an assortment of blades and the hunting bow, Georgias ability to butcher a goat without batting an eyelid, Kale's prison demeanour or even Cydney's allusion to a haunted past, the characters are truly ambiguous. Whilst it's obvious that someone is not telling the truth, you are never quite sure who it is and this is what keeps the tension in place throughout this film. The acting is believable and you develop a genuine sense of affinity for the characters.
The locale is breathtakingly beautiful, there are long shots of the routes they take over the island, and the scenery is eye-meltingly gorgeous in parts. Credit to the director David Twohy here for putting together an extremely picturesque cinematic experience. The waterfalls, jungles and beaches will have you yearning for a holiday by the end of it all, despite the violence, which isn't excessive.
The DVD has the usual suite of extras and a couple of deleted scenes, but I would recommend the Bluray for the directors cut, it's unrated and fills out the characters a little more, adding to the paranoia. Highly recommended for an enjoyable thriller that will keep you guessing!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What I really liked about this film, is the way it continued to make you keep guessing! With most horror films, you know who is the bad guy, but with this everyone is a suspect, all displaying odd characteristics that make you change your mind throughout. I would highly recommend this to all.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this on a whim, my favoured type of film being more psychological than action / adventure. This film delivers both in a totally unpredictable way. A real quality film with great performances and a great story and direction, real class.
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"..GREAT THRILLER.."
Very good film, highly recommend it to anybody who likes a good serial killer thriller! The cast is great, the story is pretty original and well paced out. Read more
Published 29 days ago by S. Drury
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed this film The acting was good I guested who done it about halfway into to the movie but it did not spoil it for me The blu-ray picture and sound was excellent
Published 4 months ago by Glynn
A BRILLIANT THRILLER!
A PERFECT GETAWAY is brilliant. It has a great twist like others have said. I was shocked! I never saw it coming! The acting was amazing, especially from Milla Jovovich. Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. Stephenson
Dumb and Dumber
This film is so ridiculous it's hard to know where to start. Just be prepared for a nonsensical plot, bad acting and a lacklustre script. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charlie101
A Perfect Thriller!!!
A very exciting and paranoia-inducing thriller that is very well made, showcases great direction and had me gripped throuhout. Olyphant is awesome! Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. D. Long
A perfect getaway
Seller sent this item out fast via post, I would recommened this seller.
At a low price this is worth watching. Good story to this film.
At a low price this is worth watching. Good story to this film.
Published 9 months ago by John A. Dabson
Film fan.
I was indeed looking forward to this release and was not dissapointed. Chris Hemsworth was at his best here along with this star cast. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Musicman
The perfect getaway - on a Sunday afternoon
I found this film the ideal way to spend my Sunday afternoon. It was an easy watch that provided just the right mix of components to provide the perfect balance of light cinematic... Read more
Published 13 months ago by The Truth
An excellent thriller
I initially thought that the movie started out a little slow. It is an excellent thriller and you do start to jump as much as the young newlyweds whilst they travel the trek and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lily Lit
CLEVER THRILLER .
watched this the other night and really enjoyed it ,it keeps you guessing right till the end ,its also visually brilliant being filmed on a beautiful island ,and there are a few... Read more
Published 17 months ago by BUBS.
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