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What you don't see often these days is originality. With all the summer blockbusters being released worldwide, A Perfect Getaway is just what the doctor ordered. It has plenty of originality along with a very unique story.
I had pretty high expectations for this film and was really excited after seeing the previews over and over again on television. Yes, there are plenty of movies that came before this to put up some competition, but those lack something of much importance. Transformers 2 and G.I. Joe are just a couple to note. While those might be fun and blasting with crazy special effects, they are just same old same old in terms of filmmaking. I am not saying I can't enjoy a film like that, but repetitiveness is rather annoying after some time.
A Perfect Getaway strives in the categories of creativity, uniqueness, and originality, but also puts you on the edge with the suspense it packs. Not only was I entertained the whole way through, but was also excited to see what would be next, unlike a lot of other movies out there, where your pretty sure what's going to happen, and just kind of want it to be over.
I haven't mentioned how good the cast was, with a rather unusual role for Steve Zahn to play. I haven't seen him this gritty before. He's a successful Screenplay writer, and he was great. Mila Jovovich was great as his wife and really shined here. Olyphant had a nice role as well, playing the ex special forces nature guide (not really but it sounds good) He had a partner as well, and was played by Sanchez. He was probably the pivotal part of the movies interest level for me because he really kept the movie going, and was just a pure bad-ass.
While this flick may not be for all movie-goers, it's still highly entertaining, with a cool twist, and some memorable moments. One of the best of this year.
7.4/10
