A Perfect Getaway

On their Hawaiian honeymoon, Cliff and Cydney head into the island's lush interior hoping for a quiet escape. They quickly meet Kale and Cleo, two talkative hitchhikers, and later run into Nick and Gina, a pair of free-spirited travelers who offer tips to navigate the terrain. The scenery shifts from sunlit waterfalls to tense, wind-swept jungle paths as word of a nearby murder spreads through the group. A creeping unease follows the couple as they notice that people who resemble the suspects are following them and paying unusual attention. Suspicion strains every interaction, turning a carefree getaway into a dangerous game of deception. Beyond surface charm, the island becomes a pressure cooker as doubt spreads among the group for everyone.

Released in 2009, directed by David Twohy and based on an original screenplay, it was shot on location in Hawaii using the landscape to heighten tension. The cast features Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez and Chris Hemsworth.

Worldwide box office receipts total about 22,852,638 dollars against a 14 million dollar budget, making it a modest performer that found an audience despite a limited release. The movie performed in select markets worldwide and benefited from the Hawaii setting.

The Hawaii backdrop and a tense game of suspicion gave the film a memorable feel for fans of island thrillers. The cast, including Chris Hemsworth, drew attention for turning a standard thriller into a nerve-wracking ride, balancing light vacation vibes with creeping danger and a constant sense of dread throughout.

Critics offered mixed responses, praising the atmosphere and performances while noting plotting inconsistencies. The film examines trust under pressure and how appearances can mask intent, turning vacation into a test of wits, with Hawaii landscapes serving as a counterpoint to fear. Audiences varied, but themes linger about trust and disguise.