Review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) by Jenna G — 28 Feb 2011

Witty and entertaining, with a twist that I kinda saw coming but it was still executed so well that I was still blown away. Very pleasant surprise!

This review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) was written by Jenna G on 28 Feb 2011.

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