Review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) by Richard D — 17 Apr 2011

A great genre film with a genuinely surprising twist.

This review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) was written by Richard D on 17 Apr 2011.

A Perfect Getaway has generally received positive reviews.

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A perfect getaway is a decent enough film and if nothing else you can enjoy the Hawaiin scenery, but I found the twist way before I should…

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