This forgotten 2009 horror movie should have made Timothy Olyphant a star

"A Perfect Getaway," a 2009 thriller film, is being reevaluated as a potential franchise-starter that could have made Timothy Olyphant a major star. The movie, directed by David Twohy, follows a newlywed couple who encounter a pair of dangerous strangers while on their honeymoon in Hawaii. Olyphant's performance as Kale, a former soldier with a mysterious past, is praised for its intensity and charisma, suggesting he could have anchored a successful action-thriller series. Despite positive reviews, the film was overlooked upon its initial release and failed to find a significant audience. However, with the growing popularity of Olyphant's work in shows like "Justified" and "Santa Clarita Diet," there is renewed interest in revisiting "A Perfect Getaway" and exploring the potential for a franchise built around Kale's character. The article argues that Olyphant's talent and the film's strong premise could have led to a successful franchise, had it been better received at the time.