Perfect Getaway, A

Perfect Getaway, A is rated R: for graphic violence, language including sexual references and some drug use.

Release Date: 7 August 2009 (In Canada, August 14, 2009)

Because we only review G, PG, and PG-13 movies at Parent Previews we did not review this title. For your convenience, we have provided some brief information about the film’s synopsis and content.

Synopsis:

Looking for A Perfect Getaway, two couples (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich, and Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez) head off to a tropical locale. But their romantic paradise turns into a hateful hell when they are stalked by murderous psychopaths.

Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director: David Twohy

Cast: Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez

Studio: 2009 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Violence:

- Frequent and prolonged portrayals of graphic violence.

- Depictions of shootings, stabbings and fighting (blood and gore shown).

- Depiction of an animal being slaughtered.

- Gory and grotesque images.

Sexual Content:

- Buttock nudity shown in a non-sexual context.

- Sexual innuendo.

- Infrequent use of crude sexual language.

Language:

- Frequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context.

- Frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, and vulgar expressions.

Drugs and Alcohol:

- Detailed portrayals of illegal drug use in a recreational context.

- Some tobacco use.

Other getaways that don’t prove to be quite perfect (although with humorous results instead of the horrifying depictions found in this movie) include: Mr. Hobbs Takes A Vacation, Roman Holiday and Mr. Bean’s Holiday. Actor Steve Zahn takes on a more family friendly role in That Thing You Do.

A Perfect Getaway releases to DVD and Blu-ray on December 29, 2009.