Director: David Twohy

Stars: Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Hemsworth

In Cinemas: 14th August 2009

It’s yet another island film where honeymooners set off to what they think is their dream location, until something goes wrong. Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has finally made his way to the big screen- years after slugging away on Aussie soap Home and Away. This could be the big break Hemsworth needs to get Hollywood interested.

Although he is not the main focus of the film- honeymooners Cliff and Cydney (played by Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) are where our attention lies- Hemsworth plays a convincing role as Kale, a mysterious hiker who is travelling with his companion and lover.

A Perfect getaway tells the story of the adventurous newlywed couple Cliff and Cydney who head to one of the most beautiful, yet remote beaches in hawii to celebrate their wedding. The hiking couple think they have found paradise- blue skies, water and some of the most wild, secluded trails on earth. But when they discover a group of hikers discussing the horrifying murder of a couple on the island, they begin to question their paradise island.

Unsure whether to stay on the island or flee, Cliff and Cydney team up with two other couples, but things start to go terribly wrong. The newlyweds are far from civilization and rescue, everyone looking like a threat and nobody knows who is trustworthy. Their beautiful, secluded island becomes a nightmare and the battle for survival begins.

David Twohy’s cleaver direction makes the plot twist, the hunters end up being made the eventual prey. According to his blog, the entire film was shot in just over a month. We’ll have to wait and see if this suspense film will last longer than its filming.