A Perfect Getaway

| 2009

Directed by: David Twohy

Main Plot

"A Perfect Getaway," directed by David Twohy, follows newlyweds Cliff and Cydney on their honeymoon in Hawaii. Seeking adventure, they embark on a remote hiking trail. Along the way, they encounter other couples, including the seemingly friendly Nick and Gina, and the unsettling Kale and Cleo. Tensions rise when news spreads of a brutal double murder on another island, with the suspects believed to be a couple. As paranoia sets in, the idyllic paradise turns into a dangerous game of survival. Trust is tested and alliances shift, leading to a suspenseful and unexpected climax where true identities and motives are revealed.

Characters

  • Milla Jovovich plays Cydney, a newlywed on a Hawaiian honeymoon who becomes entangled in a deadly game of survival when a pair of killers targets vacationing couples.
  • Steve Zahn plays Cliff, a honeymooner who becomes entangled in a deadly game of deception and survival while hiking in Hawaii with his wife.
  • Timothy Olyphant plays Nick, an ex-soldier who becomes entangled in a deadly game of deception and survival while vacationing in Hawaii.

Ending Explained

In the movie "A Perfect Getaway," directed by David Twohy, the ending reveals a significant twist about the true identities of the characters. Cliff and Cydney, initially presented as a honeymooning couple, are actually the real killers. Throughout the film, they have been masquerading as innocent tourists while the audience is led to suspect other couples. The climax occurs when Nick and Gina, another couple they befriend, discover the truth. Cliff and Cydney's real names are Rocky and Cleo, and they have been murdering couples to steal their identities. The final confrontation happens in a remote area of Hawaii. Nick, a former soldier, manages to outsmart and overpower Cliff/Rocky. In a tense struggle, Gina helps Nick by shooting Cleo/Cydney, and Nick ultimately kills Cliff/Rocky. The movie concludes with Nick and Gina surviving the ordeal, and the authorities arriving to rescue them. The twist ending recontextualizes the entire narrative, revealing the killers' deception and the true danger they posed to everyone around them.

David Twohy Drama Mystery Thriller Milla Jovovich Steve Zahn Timothy Olyphant