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A Perfect Getaway

(2009, Rated R, Thriller, Starring Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Paradise-set thriller is stylish, slick, and very violent.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although the movie's overall message -- that you should always be careful (not "even on vacation" but "especially on vacation") -- could be seen as positive, it's couched in gore and sadistic violence.
  • Role models :

    The movie is about a relentless killer, but it does also portray stalwart fortitude and true love between an affectionate, commited couple (albeit not in the way you'd expect).
  • Violence:

    Some grisly thriller violence, including graphic stabbings and shootings, plus fistfights, bloody wounds, and extreme moments like the mutilation of murder victims (shown on-screen), where teeth are removed and fingertips cut off to obscure a victim's identity. A character is shot point-blank but survives; viewers see the wound after the fact. An animal is hunted, eviscerated, skinned, and cooked. A victim is stabbed in the leg and pulls the knife out. A man, struck with a knife, has his hand split badly between his fingers (the wound is shown in detail).
  • Sex:

    Nude male and female buttocks shown during a skinny dipping scene. Shielded female toplessness.  Discussions of sex, including the offer of "a B.J."
  • Language:

    Fairly strong language throughout, including "f--k," "motherf--ker," "s--t," "hell," "ass," "Jesus," "Christ," "crap," "craptastic," "oh my God," "goddamn," and more.
  • Consumerism:

    Brands visible or mentioned by name include Trojan, Hummer, and Marvel Comics.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Chracters drink hard liquor and smoke marijuana. A psychotic killer is clearly fueled by crystal meth use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Perfect Getaway

Parents need to know that this tense "trouble in paradise" thriller has lots of bloody violence, from fistfights and beatings to shootings, stabbings, and even mutilation of a murder victim (shown on screen). There's also some drinking and drug use, a good bit of strong language (including "f--k"), and scenes with naked male and female buttocks (plus some implied toplessness).

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie. (:

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    for adults not children

    you would not like this movie if you are a child or preteen. it would be too difficult to understand seeing as they never come out and say anything. the twists and turns are visual and mostly inferred, and if you arent paying attention, you will be lost. this is an adult movie and should be veiwed as such. the sction scenes are excellent and the ending is unexpected. i like movies that only show you what the main characters know, andthis movie did a great job of hiding information that would make the movie uninteresting. if you like movies with crazy unexpected endings and can handle a little cursing and blood, you will love this movie!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    All In Good Fun...

    The movie is sleek, and is great fun all around. It never fails to be entertaining, and has some pretty good actors to boot. The violence toward the end may turn some people away, but it's all in good fun. In the end, it's not a perfect getaway, but a perfect summer flick.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I can get this for free at rewardss1.tk

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    this movie svks!

    boooooooo!!!!!this movie is bad! it svks badly! booooo!!i agree with movie freak7

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    good for someone who likes a good suspense and alittle bit of comedy and some horror.

    it was a very well put together movie. it keeps you guessing. its not to scary or to horror like. its a perfect action movie, it has everything in it.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    the desreption made me wanna puke!the vilonce part was the nasyest thing ive read!!this movie is very gross and gorey.only teens 16-18 should watch this movie

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