Perfect Stranger
Perfect Stranger

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Perfect Stranger

2000
Movie
Adult · 18+
80 min
English

Perfect Stranger is Studio 2000's pulsating homage to the animal eroticism of anonymous sex and the sensual significance of the sounds of sexual science. Perfect Stranger features that massive stud-puppy Rick Hammersmith and the omnivorous Jack Reilly as well as a collection of carnal carnivores including smoldering Marco Antonio, Puckish Tuck Johnson, big-dicked Matt Douglas, horny-holed Steve Harper with special appearances by Studio 2000 exclusives Mark Slade and Nick Savage.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users50%
Director: James FoleyGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A journalist, Rowena Price, goes undercover to expose a powerful media mogul, Harrison Hill, she suspects of murdering her friend. Rowena assumes the online identity of "Perfect Stranger" to lure Harrison into a trap, but her investigation becomes increasingly dangerous as she gets closer to the truth. The lines between her online persona and real life begin to blur, putting her own life at risk.

Critical Reception

Perfect Stranger received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and convoluted. While the performances of the lead actors were sometimes noted, the film's thriller elements were generally seen as uninspired and failing to deliver suspense. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's plot is predictable and riddled with clichés.

  • The suspense is lacking, and the thriller aspects are unoriginal.

  • Performances are adequate but can't save a weak script.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a predictable thriller with a convoluted plot. Many felt it lacked genuine suspense and that the ending was disappointing. Some viewers appreciated the performances of the main actors, but overall it was considered an underwhelming film.

Fun Fact

Halle Berry's character, Rowena Price, spends a significant amount of time online using the alias "Perfect Stranger," reflecting the growing influence of the internet and online communication in society at the time of the film's release.

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