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Despite the presence of Halle Berry and Bruce Willis, Perfect Stranger is too convoluted to work, and features a twist ending that's irritating and superfluous. It's a techno-thriller without thrills. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Rowena Price (Halle Berry), a reporter, uses her investigative skills to solve the murder of a friend. Her search leads her to Harrison Hill (Bruce Willis), a high-powered advertising executive. She assumes new identities in the real world and online, utilizing cyberspace in a bid to bring her quarry to justice.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Disturbing Violent Images|Nudity|Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    mystery and thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Foley
  • Producer:
    Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
  • Writer:
    Todd Komarnicki
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $23.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Revolution Studios
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Halle Berry
Rowena
Bruce Willis
Harrison Hill
Giovanni Ribisi
Miles Haley
Gary Dourdan
Cameron
Richard Portnow
Narron
Patti D'Arbanville
Esmeralda
Clea Lewis
Gina
Jane Bradbury
Toni
Jared Burke
Kenneth Phelps
Jay Wilkison
Jesse Drake
James Foley
Director
Todd Komarnicki
Writer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Producer
Ron Bozman
Executive Producer
Charles Newirth
Executive Producer
Deborah Schindler
Executive Producer
Anastas N. Michos
Cinematographer
Christopher Tellefsen
Film Editor
Bill Groom
Production Design
Charley Beal
Art Direction
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Critic Reviews for Perfect Stranger

All Critics (142) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (128)

  • The movie doesn't add up to much: the plot meanders, there are too many red herrings, and the end doesn't really justify the means.

    June 13, 2019 | Full Review…

    Shubhra Gupta

    The Indian Express

  • Quote not available.

    May 13, 2009 | Rating: 3/5

    Roger Moore

    Orlando Sentinel

  • This one's DOA.

    July 9, 2007 | Full Review…

    Tom Charity

    CNN.com

  • The movie shows that the only thing worse than a generically screwy thriller is one with a selective narrator -- and one that doesn't give viewers a fair chance to play along.

    June 23, 2007 | Rating: 1/6

    Ben Kenigsberg

    Time Out

  • A rarely suspenseful thriller with a twist ending of the worst kind: It takes too much explanation.

    May 28, 2007 | Rating: D | Full Review…

    Carla Meyer

    Dallas Morning News

  • Even Berry's bodacious bod (the woman is blessed with some really good genes) isn't distraction enough to make Perfect Stranger palatable.

    April 28, 2007 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review…

    Steve Davis

    Austin Chronicle
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Audience Reviews for Perfect Stranger

  • Oct 03, 2015
    Shitty...this is just a clumsy, horrible film. There's not much else to say about this.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Feb 22, 2013
    Far from perfect, Perfect Stranger is a muddled noir drama that has an engaging mystery, but is poorly executed. When her friend is found murdered an investigative reporter named Ro goes undercover at an ad agency, suspecting that a secret lover may be responsible for her friend's death. Unfortunately, the story doesn't really know where it's going half the time and is unfocused. There are a few interesting twists that add some intrigue to the story, but it's done in a particularly clumsy manner. Halle Berry, Bruce Willis, and Giovanni Ribisi lead the cast; however their performances are merely passable. While there are a few thrills to be had in Perfect Stranger, on the whole it's sloppy and don't come together very well.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 20, 2012
    Pretty good I'd say, the twist was a bit far-fetched and the character- Miles seemed out of place. Berry's performance was really good, however there were barely any thrills. And seriously, what's this blackmailing business all about? The film could be slightly fixed up for better result.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • May 09, 2012
    Interesting! it really twisted into an amazing ending as well. To begin with, I wasn't sure if i wanted to keep watching, but it hypnotised me. Amazing.
    Shawn M Super Reviewer
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