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Perfect Stranger

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Producing House

A journalist goes undercover to ferret out businessman Harrison Hill as her best friend's killer. Posing as one of his temps, she enters into a game of online cat-and-mouse.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2007-04-11

Runtime: 109 mins

Director: James Foley

Spoken language: English

Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Original title: Perfect Stranger

Production Companies: Revolution Studios

Production Countries: United States of America

Reviews

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Alunauwie
Perfect Stranger delivers a suspenseful and engaging mystery with unpredictable twists and a well-structured storyline, though some plot elements stretch logic. While strong performances and polished visuals support the narrative, rushed resolutions and a few implausible scenes slightly weaken the impact. Still, it's a solid watch for mystery lovers seeking tension and intrigue. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
2025-09-30

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RalphRahal
Perfect Stranger is one of those movies that tries to be a slick psychological thriller but ends up feeling like a mess of half-baked ideas. The plot starts off with potential, setting up an intriguing mystery, but the execution is all over the place. Instead of building suspense naturally, it throws in forced twists and unnecessary subplots that make the story feel scattered rather than engaging. The script is weak, with awkward dialogue and unnatural character interactions that make it hard to take seriously. The directing and cinematography choices don’t help either. The framing is weird, with tight close-ups that often cut off the tops of actors' heads, making the whole thing visually frustrating. The performances feel underwhelming, especially Bruce Willis, who seems uninterested in the role. Even Halle Berry, who is usually solid, struggles with the material. The film tries to create tension through its score and sound design, but it never really lands. Instead of enhancing the atmosphere, it just highlights how flat everything feels. Overall, Perfect Stranger feels more like a wasted opportunity than a gripping thriller.
2025-02-13

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