Review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) by Nicky R — 07 Jan 2011

A perfect thriller (bet I'm the first to come up with that one?)!

This review of A Perfect Getaway (2009) was written by Nicky R on 07 Jan 2011.

A Perfect Getaway has generally received positive reviews.

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