Perfect Stranger

"How far would you go to keep a secret?"

2007 1h 49m EN

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5.8

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5.7

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★5.8TMDB · 1,072🥫9%Rotten Tomatoes●31Metacritic★5.7IMDB · 53,677

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Synopsis

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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.

“How far would you go to keep a secret?”

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Cast

Halle Berry
Rowena Price
Bruce Willis
Harrison Hill
Giovanni Ribisi
Miles Haley
Richard Portnow
Narron
Gary Dourdan
Cameron
Florencia Lozano
Lt. Tejada
Nicki Aycox
Grace
Kathleen Chalfant
Elizabeth Clayton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Foley
Writers: Todd Komarnicki, Jon Bokenkamp
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $61M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Foley, shot by Anastas N. Michos. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Antonio Pinto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Christopher Tellefsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Halle Berry and Bruce Willis and Giovanni Ribisi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "How far would you go to keep a secret?".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0457433 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

James Foley directs. Anastas N. Michos behind the camera. Antonio Pinto scores. Christopher Tellefsen cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Mid-budget at $61M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Directed by James Foley, shot by Anastas N. Michos. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Antonio Pinto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Christopher Tellefsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Halle Berry and Bruce Willis and Giovanni Ribisi carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "How far would you go to keep a secret?".
8IMDB entry: tt0457433 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 19 themes, including "sense of guilt", "staging", "sex scandal", "seduction".

The technical file

Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Original score: Antonio Pinto
Editing: Christopher Tellefsen
Production design: Bill Groom
Costume design: Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Stunt coordinator: G.A. Aguilar
Runtime: 109 min · 1h 49m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $60,795,000
Box office: $73,090,611
Return: 120% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Perfect Stranger (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes: 9% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 31/100
IMDB rating: 5.7/10 · 53,677 votes
MPAA: R

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RalphRahal2025-02-13
★ 4/10
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.
Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 7/10
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)