Safe House
February 2012
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Bruce Diones
The film's super-saturated look and quick cutting are mere substitutes for any real sense of intrigue.
Nigel Floyd
While director Espinosa hones in on the ambiguous battle between Weston's idealism and Frost's cynicism, British cinematographer Oliver Wood - who filmed the last two Bourne movies - shoots the hell out of everything.
Rex Reed
This is a naive director with so little insight you wonder what comic books he's been reading.
Colin Covert
I won't deny that the movie hooked me with sheer brute energy and dragged me along with it most of the way.
Richard Roeper
Nothing really new here, but the cast is first-rate.
Rafer Guzman
"Safe House" has just enough bone density to emit some satisfying cracks and pops whenever the action gets going.
Critic reviews
Bruce Diones
The film's super-saturated look and quick cutting are mere substitutes for any real sense of intrigue.
Nigel Floyd
While director Espinosa hones in on the ambiguous battle between Weston's idealism and Frost's cynicism, British cinematographer Oliver Wood - who filmed the last two Bourne movies - shoots the hell out of everything.
Rex Reed
This is a naive director with so little insight you wonder what comic books he's been reading.
Colin Covert
I won't deny that the movie hooked me with sheer brute energy and dragged me along with it most of the way.
Rafer Guzman
"Safe House" has just enough bone density to emit some satisfying cracks and pops whenever the action gets going.
User reviews
Good action, Good pace, worth a watch. Great Movie, I saw the previews, never got to the theatre and when it hit shelves at the store, I just purchased it and was not disappointed! Great flick, good action, good pace - doesn't drag, just keeps going! Worth a watch!
Lame Lame lame lame. Reynolds needs to quit acting. He's becoming the new Dennis Quaid (from the Latin: antichristos de cinematicos). The plot is transparent.
Awesome Yet another awesome performance from one of the greatest actors to ever hit the big screen!!! This movie was packed with action from the very start! Lots of twists and a good love story as well... Definitely 2 thumbs up from me and a must watch!!! Mr. Washington never leaves me disappointed!!
Best movie of the year The movie consistently had changes and new twist which kept it interesting and movie goers yelling do to all the hyper excitement of the movie. Outstanding performances!
Great For some reasons had low expectations, the title 'safe house' is just so blah, however as always Denzel was nothing but! On the contrary the aging actor put his younger counterparts to shame (if he even has counterparts) Ryan renolds was also very good.. In short for the money fabulous action good/great story and excellent acting.. Yours in health Jeff 'lovits'.... Although it should be said ROBERTS review has merit
Ridiculous I walked out of the room to get some pasta, then a glass of water, then made myself a sandwich with toast, and still didn't miss SH*T - because this movie was just a bunch of action sequences where both Denzel and Ryan are shot at and stabbed and they both survive till the very end.... the plot was stupid and there is no twist, the twist is revealed like halfway through the movie and it is not surprising in the least. If you want to see a good action movie that has loads of twists, see the Departed. Nothing can top that.
Simply A Great Movie Denzel Washington at his best. This movie has a great storyline, action packed, and will definitely keep you entertained. Must-see.
Awesome movie Great movie but google needs to do better with the quality. Both audio and video. It's very annoying
Great pairing of actors Washington and Reynolds are a great compliment to each other. Its a great portrayal of Mentor and protégés despite what Reynolds' character may consider until the end.
Safe house For all u denzel fanatics truly he out does himself again wut more can we ask of him. Plz denz keep on wid ur good work. Dont ever stop work hard on plz ur crowd :)
Excellent Great story excellent award winning acting by Denzel. Similar ruthless nonstop action to Training Day. A movie worth keeping in your collection.
Good Film I like Ryan Reynolds in this and you really can't go wrong with Denzel Washington. The story is good if a bit predictable and at times reminds me of the Bourne films. I would've liked to have seen more of Frost's background through flashbacks. Examples of what made him notorious. Having the CIA explain it is one thing bit seeing would be another. The ending was a bit anticlimactic but it'll do.
Google just lost a customer Paid for movie. Downloaded movie. Plug HDMI into HD TV and only get a big red X displayed on TV. Could previously rent and watch Google play movies on the same HD TV. Now there has been some sort of update and I will no longer rent movies through Google. Nice job Google.. no wonder your stock price is dropping.
motorola triumph u kno wen den den oh i mean denzel i call him den den first tol me bout da movie he said he was going to do his best to giv u norms wat u want. then he cam over2da crib da next day for a private screening poporots was crazy but the movie sucked. an then i realized I didn't even c da movie why did anyone believe it was good hit me on my beeper an let me kno some.
Very good The scenes were so intense I found myself clinching and hold my breath at times. Excellent.
Expected better I like Reynolds and denzel but this wasn't that great. Mildly entertaining
safe.house drama well. location. view.nice. and people. some.love.it. you see need more action and neat. passion good drama. entry 7/08/2012
Seriously Rented and won't play. Says I have no rentals at this time to view or download. Cmon google, get it together
Cast and credits
| Actors | Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, Rubén Blades, Nora Arnezeder, Robert Patrick |
| Producers | Scott Stuber |
| Director | Daniel Espinosa |
| Writers | David Guggenheim |
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Audio language
English (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 24 hours.
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Run time
115 minutes
Rating
R
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