A Perfect Getaway (2009)

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

A newlywed couple's remote Hawaiian hiking trip turns deadly when they encounter a pair of murder suspects on the trail.

The episode begins with hosts Chris Atkinson, Jeremy Scott, and Aaron Dyser introducing Wreck-It-Topia and welcoming the audience. They start with small recommends: Chris talks about 'Jack Reacher', highlighting Tom Cruise's controversial casting and the film's entertaining action sequences. Jeremy recommends 'Tron: Ares', praising its visual spectacle and 3D experience despite mixed reviews. Aaron recommends 'Roof Man', a film starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst about a polite robber, based on a true story. The main segment focuses on Jeremy's big recommend, 'A Perfect Getaway', a 2009 thriller. Jeremy summarizes the plot: newlyweds Cliff and Sydney hike in Hawaii, encounter suspicious couples, and face a twist involving identity theft and murder. He notes the beautiful but dangerous setting and the casting of Timothy Olyphant and Steve Zahn. Chris discusses how the film plays with audience expectations through casting, with Olyphant known for edgy roles and Zahn for goofy ones. Aaron criticizes the film for heavy foreshadowing, a prolonged twist flashback, and messy plot threads, though he acknowledges Olyphant's charisma. The hosts debate when viewers might solve the twist, with Aaron pointing to a hanging story as a giveaway. Jeremy reads IMDb trivia about Timothy Olyphant's experience filming in Jamaica. They move to a super secret double feature segment, suggesting films like 'The Rental' and 'T2: Judgment Day' as pairings with 'A Perfect Getaway'. Next week's homework is 'Secondhand Lions', chosen by Aaron. The episode ends with a question about favorite throwaway movie lines, where hosts share examples from 'Karate Kid', 'Finding Nemo', and 'Werewolves Within', engaging with audience suggestions.

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A sharp, funny breakdown of A Perfect Getaway's identity games, bad tactics, and drawn-out reveal.

Wreck-It-Topia tracks A Perfect Getaway through its identity games, from wedding photos and a suspicious camcorder to the caves where Nick, Gina, Cliff, and Sydney finally crash into one another.

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Want a suspicious 2009 getaway where wedding photos, a camcorder, and an ocean cave make the wrong identities snap into focus?

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