Safe House

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  • 2012


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53 % Rotten
$ 208 Million
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Positive Reviews 95
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Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.0
Thanks largely to Washingtons sly performance and Daniel Espinosas taut direction, Safe House gets off to a strong start, but the tension slackens hal .. Av Club
3.0
Some of this stuff is well done, and some of it has been done a lot better. EW
3.0
Washington and Reynolds genuinely click into their characters and provide several shades of grey between them. Common Sense Media
2.5
But all resolution is saved for a climax that has unanswered questions solved with characters shooting one another to provide a clear understanding of .. We Got This Covered
1.5
The Vow is a remarkably sedate thing, an earnest and occasionally touching romantic drama that sweeps aside the devastating narrative potential of a t .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
If Rollins frisson filled oeuvre is unknown to you, dont blame Tim Lucas. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Elevated above the norm by Swedish director Daniel Espinosa s kinetic visuals, a smart script by David Guggenheim and Denzel Washington s charismatic .. Time Out
3.1
Even if Safe House turns especially silly in its final attempt at social justice, the film achieves something rare for a Hollywood action film: depth ..
2.5
As fun as the movie occasionally is, it cant make its own drama convincing, much less give Reynolds the nudge he needs toward Matt Damon ville.
3.5
Reynolds is convincingly muscular in the action sequences and nicely vulnerable in some of the quieter moments. Screen Daily
1.5
Hes taken to Westons safe house, wheres hes interrogated by Daniel Kiefer (Robert Patrick). Collider
1.5
A new action movie doesnt need to reinvent the genre or play against every single expectation. Collider
3.0
Terse and understated, this is a spy vs. spy tale designed to minimize talk and maximize action, not at all a bad thing in movies but over worked to n .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
It follows a formula, to be sure, but Espinosas gritty, relentless film feels as dirty as its morally bankrupt milieu.
4.0
Its really the performances, and sharp direction, that elevate this story beyond the generic. IGN
1.0
Theres much to be said for nuts and bolts action thrillers when they are competently assembled. But this one is falling apart at the fastenings. Telegraph
1.3
With Washington and Reynolds together, thats all the audience wants, isnt it Tense, mind bending encounters between the two actors, set against enough .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Tolerably exciting spycraft, but stuck with a see through plot. Washington and Reynolds are watchable, but not exactly stretched by these roles.
2.0
With Espinosa and Guggenheim both being such newcomers, Safe House does show some potential but the pile of missed opportunities make you wish theyd c .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Its admirable how he can sit a room away and still be the center of attention. Ny Daily News
3.5
Sure enough, the end result is a slick ride, with enough entertainment value to make it well worth the price of admission but I couldnt help but feel .. JoBlo
2.5
Surely, no one who has watched any espionage movie of the past decade could be quite so naive. The Globe And Mail
3.8
If Denzel Washington isnt the coolest dude out there, I dont know who is.In Safe House a breakneck spy thriller set mainly in Cape Town, South Africa .. Philly
3.1
Hes relaxed and cool, and the audience laughs, because Washington wears his movie star history/charisma like armor. Philly
2.0
Wants to be smart, edgy and exciting. Instead its dumb, ugly and, despite all the mayhem, curiously dull. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Hes escorted into the safe house by CIA agents whoto Matts wide eyed surprisestart water boarding their detainee as soon as hes safely inside. Village Voice
3.8
But the photography and editing are state of the Bourne art exciting breathless chases, brutal, blurry fights and unnerving shootouts. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
It might be familiar and predictable espionage stuff, a standard issue spy thriller, but the acting is superb, the cynical story might not be probing .. Sover
2.5
The pacing is uneven, the frenetic action is rarely suspenseful, the dialogue is neither witty nor intelligent, and the anticlimactic endgame drags ou .. ReelViews
3.0
Matt Weston is a rookie CIA operative frustrated with his lackluster post running a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa. Blu Ray
2.5
Safe House is mindless but also innocuous stuff; we concentrate on its holes of logic and the unnecessary redundancies of its storytelling because, wi .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Its the popcorn equivalent to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, but its made with real butter.
3.1
But told as it is with energy and verve, Safe House is a bracing action thriller made all the more watchable because of its two lead performances. Usa Today
1.3
And although the movie hits a bit of a lull in the buildup to its climax, Life closes with a jaw droppingly bleak finale that packs an impressive punc .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
There isnt anything all that unusual or surprising about it, but it is very well crafted. It is fast paced, hard hitting and its characters are memora .. Lariat
3.0
Director Daniel Espinosa occasionally gets bogged down in the complexities of the plot, but is on more confident footing with a series of white knuckl .. Radio Times
2.5
While action junkies might enjoy all of that visceral mayhem, the rest of us will probably wish that there was more cerebral interaction between the t .. Screen It
3.0
But there really is nothing to the film.Its obvious from the start who the mole is, so the crank up to the big finale lacks momentum or dread. Shadows On The Wall
2.5
These stories play with fire and do what tales of horror and the macabre are supposed to: transmute real social fears into metaphorical charades for o .. Pop Matters
1.5
Read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/19/business/media/19new.html The episode confirms a brutal reality in Hollywood: never show your weakness .. The Wrap
3.0
Washington is excellent as the borderline sociopath, but Reynolds is particularly impressive, ditching his trade marked wise cracking screen persona i .. View London
3.1
If nothing else, its a welcome sign of life during a mostly dull winter at the movies. News Day
2.5
Reynolds is sweaty and frantic.Washington learned long ago that the trick is not to act, but to be. New York Post
1.5
We are living in a world where a film like Safe House can take hand me down visual mannerisms and castoff story ideas and peddle them like politically .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Washington conveys a sense of menace with just a hint of a smile what is this guy thinking you wonder, suspecting that it cant be good.But the script .. Az Central
2.5
Washingtons serenity is absurd.Yet its exactly whats needed in a by the numbers chase em down and shoot em up with lots of intentionally sea sickening .. Boston
2.0
Which I suppose makes Safe House true to its title but safety doesnt exactly put the thrills in a thriller. Npr
3.1
This overproduced spy thriller never really seized my imagination, but it kept my knee jiggling nervously for 115 minutes. Star Tribune
1.5
Could it be Vera Farmiga (Source Code, Up in the Air) Or Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Green Zone) (P.S.: It almost do ..
3.0
Denzel Washington is a reliable actor, giving a commanding performance, but its hard to see why this actioner was a hot property on a list of unproduc .. Emanuellevy
2.0
Back in 1976 when Len Deighton published Twinkle Twinkle Little Spy, not long after John le Carre gave us Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, there was a compe .. Guardian
1.0
There are so many muscly, gun toting guys having bloody brawls, it looks like some online research has been carried out to see what niche audience mig .. Guardian
3.1
Any time the film starts to flag, we get either a raggedly edited action sequence or a moment of gravitas courtesy of Denzel Washington, but the parts .. Q Network
2.0
Trash: Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the list of cliches that is Safe House First time writer David Guggenheim is clearly a fan of the B .. Daily Mail
3.5
Its as though Espinosa has taken David Guggenheims screenplay with all its elements and shaken them vigorously in a cocktail blender to get his splint ..
2.0
Thats a shame when youve got heavyweight talent like Denzel Washington, disguised under glasses, unkempt hair and a scraggly beard. Susang Ranger
1.3
Even GQ coverboy Ryan Reynolds has bags under his eyes as big as walnuts.All of which makes me sad about Denzel Washingtons disillusioning participati .. Observer
2.0
Although Washington and Reynolds give good performances between the bloody fights and shoot outs, the movie is derivative and combative, in a Bourne l .. New Yorker
2.0
My advice to these filmmakers otherwise is take your national security directive, shove it into your encryption packet and initiate damage control. Boston Herald
3.8
In a somewhat similar vein, Dysfunctional Friends is by nature a light, disposable popcorn entertainer, but certainly one that is effortlessly likable .. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
The moment may or may not have been scripted, but you certainly appreciate it. Chicago Tribune
3.0
What they provide here is informative, but it doesnt have a whole lot of mass appeal. Bullz-Eye
1.5
Would that it did.).None of it is as brave or even as captivating as it appears to think it is, and the film has nowhere near the conscience it would .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Still, Scotts visual intensity might have done a better job of distracting from the pedestrian story about a rookie CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) who must .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
The Haunting of Hill House ending explained everything you need to know after watching Feature The Haunting of Hill House ending leaves a lot of quest .. Total Film
2.0
Instead, Guggenheim offers very little that hasnt been done before better. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Washington and Reynolds give wonderful performances, ably backed up by a good cast that includes Vera Farmiga and Brendan Gleeson. Tony Medley
3.1
Unfortunately, Safe House never does quite live up to either the performances of its stars or its most interesting sequences. Movie Freak
3.0
Safe House is a safe bet if youre in the market for a conspiracy driven action drama. There are times you wish it wasnt quite so safe, but it does del .. Detroit News
3.5
The Bottom Line Those looking for a relatively enjoyable spy film with some solid action sequences probably wont be too disappointed with the by the b ..
4.5
In contrast with the fragmented kineticism of Paul Greengrass Bourne movies, theres no existential dimension to the shattered glass aesthetic here; it .. Variety
3.8
Nevertheless, director Daniel Espinosa delivers a well made and exciting adventure, anchored by two strong leads. Aisle Seat
2.0
Instead, the movie coasts on pre digested attitudes, Washingtons undeniable appeal and lots of punishing action. Movie Habit
2.5
Its a flashy film, but in the end, Safe House is a dull, lifeless, noisy bore. 7M Pictures
2.0
Reynolds avoids his usual wisecracking routine and gives a grim, conflicted performance as a guy who really wants to prove himself. Oregon Live
3.0
Denzel Washington combined with what to American viewers will seem exotic South African locations holds your interest between action scenes. Maki At The Movies
3.0
The film struggles for originality and is sorrowfully unable to bring a single new idea to the table.
2.0
Like the car chases (which are admittedly impressive), everything happens too fast, though this breakneck speed unfortunately doesnt bring the end qui .. Cine Vue
4.0
It is loud and entertaining enough to watch, even if it does all feel rather familiar. Mirror
3.0
But Reynolds career gets that boost by showing solid backbone in a taut, sudden death drama. Varia Gate
3.1
I enjoy a good espionage thriller as much as anyone and probably more than most. This, despite a nice turn by the always reliable Denzel and some dece .. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Few actors taunt with chillier understatement than Washington, projecting superior intellect and guarding it with passive aggressive sarcasm. Tamp A Bay
2.0
Ends up being an unfulfilling blend of gritty realism and over the top kinetic editing. Flicks
2.5
This Capetown set action flick is a battlefield of the familiar, without the complexity or the spark to make it explode. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
While other stars of his generation stoop to self parody, Washington stands tall. We cannot tell a lie: Yes, he makes us nervous, but in a good way. Stl Today
2.0
Safe House will never be over, we think, as we watch Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds rush around Johannesburg and points east, west, north, south. Ft
1.9
Mean spirited though it getsand quickat least it isnt just going through the interminable motions. Dustin Put Man
2.5
One cannot be a spy, the film argues, and not be morally bankrupt. Christianity Today
2.5
Like a real Tony Scott film, this movie has less on its mind than it thinks and more time to say it in. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
The first 60 minutes are tense, exhilarating and exciting with several truly memorable car chases. The Sun
3.0
The gritty pseudo realism is underscored by a purposefully skittery hand held camera and a slight overexposure that tinges everything on screen with t .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
Loud, shaky and very serious, Safe House joins the long line of Bourne knockoffs yet benefits from a stern dramatic centre well acted by its leading m .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
The films action sequences are also very good.The introduction is a touch slow but the film shifts gear with a crazy car chase sequences through the s .. The Film Pie
3.1
Unfortunately, their chemistry is disappointingly underused in favor of gunbattles and car chases. Js Online
2.0
Its cinematic fast food relatively streamlined but also not difficult to make for anyone involved, generally bad for you, and totally forgettable. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Ever seen a Denzel Washington movie where he isnt the smartest guy in the room.Well, you wont see any changes to the M.O. here as his unflappable CIA .. Sky
3.0
And, all the while the texture onscreen remains suitably gritty and grainy to make you feel like you watching REAL LIFE agents do REAL LIFE action stu .. The Shiz Nit
2.5
Like Reynolds recent marvel Buried, the temptation cannot be resisted to make a broad political comment at the end, albeit one which rouses pleasantly .. What Culture
3.0
But youve seen the very paint by numbers shenanigans a thousand times in espionage flicks. Bitly
3.0
If you are a fan of Washington in Tony Scott films like Man On Fire and Unstoppable, Espinosas frenzied editing style, saturated colours, grainy film .. Scots Man
2.5
Only in Safe House, the characters are woefully underdeveloped, have way less interesting philosophical discussions about where they are coming from, .. Scene Stealers
3.5
Theres pace for a start; it moves like a thoroughbred thanks to dynamic editing, and both leads are engaging and likable. The Ooh Tray
1.5
A frenetic action thriller whose chases, gunplay and hand to hand combat flash by in such a furious blur that the viewer barely has time to register t .. What So
4.5
Safe House may be faux Bourne, but for those counting the moments till the release of The Bourne Legacy next August, it might seem better than no Bour .. reason
3.5
Though David Guggenheims screenplay ticks the requisite spy thriller boxes, denying us any narrative surprises, Safe House generates enough genuine st .. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
Why do scripters even try to hide the identity of the villain until the end Given the obviousness in these films, they might as well include a charact .. Clclt
2.5
becomes a prime example of why no matter how many chases and other action sequences they may throw into the mix, they cant even begin to make up for t ..
2.0
I assume its because the majority of Denzels acting for this movie is on a portrait somewhere.Its not in this movie. Tony Mack
3.0
With non stop excitement and just enough story points to hold it all together, Safe House is a solid February diversion. From The Balcony
4.0
Reynolds is great, too, but the film truly belongs to Washington as the gruff, clever bad guy youll end up rooting for. The National
3.0
With good central performances, hard hitting action and a controlled sense of style, Safe House is much better than you may be expecting. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.5
Its a decent February movie that smartly extends Washingtons God on the run character. Entertainment Time
3.0
When the vertigo inducing action stops youre not left with much of a plot. Tri City Herald
2.0
As directed by Daniel Espinosa, the film is a non stop (often to the point of absurdity) punch em up/drag em out action film that wants to be a psycho .. Media Mikes
3.8
A solid thriller, Safe House isnt extraordinary. But its a safe bet for those who enjoy Bourne type espionage movies. Qc Times
3.1
Reynolds shows range as the tyro out of his depth, and Washingtons mere presence grants credibility to implausible scenes. Boston Phoenix
3.0
While Safe House isnt especially revolutionary, it is one heck of a thrill ride thats filled with sharp twists around every corner. Reel Talk Online
3.5
It really feels like Denzel Washington owns the place and Ryan Reynolds holds his own. Plus, the action is like a Bourne little brother. The Scorecard Review
3.8
Denzel Washington is one of those rare actors blessed with enough natural charisma that he can repeat things and still entertain us. Am Ny
3.5
Washington is one of the greatest actors to be exposed on celluloid. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.5
Its the Denzel isms that prove to be the deciding factor in Safe Houses success. Movies Ign
2.0
Director Daniel Espinosa shows his fondness for Tony Scotts shaky cam tint o rama method of directing.Choppy editing, a shaky camera and darkened dayt .. Movie Chambers
2.5
Plays it safe at every turn, and the result is a film that just cant compete with its own clear influences. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.5
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3.0
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2.0
Safe House exemplifies the kind of mediocre movie Hollywood pushes into the January February release slot. Its nothing you havent seen elsewhere, and .. Metro Times
3.0
But I think the Spider Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
still doesnt quite match up with Washington. And while that doesnt sink Safe House, it certainly makes it a little less of a ride than it might have b .. MSN Movies
2.0
Nothing you havent seen before, Safe House is lightning fast, and full of shootouts, brutal fistfights, and chase scenes.
2.0
Denzel Washington is the vodka and Ryan Reynolds is the orange juice in this spy story with top notch action, middle notch story, and bottom notch end .. Movie Mom
2.0
What does matter is the inexplicable horror of how lousy this film looks. Movie Line
3.0
So its a serviceable espionage thriller, but nothing about it stands out too much, despite having good performances from a strong cast. Standard Net Au
1.5
Its the kind of movie that occasionally throws its hands up in the air and tosses a gunfight into the proceedings because it has no idea what to do ne .. Bad Ass Digest
3.0
And Safe House also doesnt stint on the pyrotechnics, gun battles or breathless chases in a tale of double crossing and betrayal. Liver Pool Echo
3.0
Director Daniel Espinosa handles the action set pieces well but its the moments outside the explosions that weaken the film. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
Safe House wasnt bad, it just wasnt new, and if a movie is involving rogue agents, it needs to meet its characterization with a plot that keeps us gue .. The Monitor
3.0
The sheer force of action ricochets through the theater as Team Washington and Reynolds deliver one intense action film. Fox News
1.5
If theres an iota of artistry or originality within a mile of this mess, fledgling writer David Guggenheim and director Daniel Espinosa, here making h .. 7 Dvt
2.5
It is as technically sophisticated as it is thematically tired and narratively challenged. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
1.5
Car chases, brutal fight scenes and much ancillary action crowd the story, but theres little to detain the brain as far as script or characterisation .. This Is London
1.5
This is slam bang rocknroll mayhem that plays like Tony Scott on amphetamines. Ma Cleans
3.0
If you like an explosive, action packed game of high stakes cat and mouse that keeps you guessing until the very end, youll love skipping along to the .. American Profile
1.5
Ultimately, Safe House doesnt even live up to its initial idea: a quasi buddy movie with a bit of transatlantic brains behind it. Reel Reviews
3.0
The only thing saving this film are the performances from Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. If you are looking for a little excitement youll get it .. Jo Reviews
1.5
All that wonderful, confident technical work feels wasted.Film screening experience ruined. Shadow And Act
3.1
Youre going to love seeing Reynolds and Washington teamed together, I just wish the script gave them more to do.
3.1
Safe Houseis an uber testosterone feature with enough fire power, mano to mano combat and car crashes to keep you satisfied and awake. Jc Online
3.1
A neck snapping, bullet thumping yarn with Denzel Washington cruising in his super cool, unflappable, bad to the bone mode; weve seen it before but, h .. Jackson Ville
4.0
Washington is always watchable and no less so here, making Frost an interesting character.
3.0
But almost in spite of itself, Safe House is an effective piece of genre filmmaking. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.0
It sets the bar high for the rest of the filmand Espinosa doesnt disappoint. Tucson Weekly
3.1
Thanks to the excellence of Washington and Reynolds, Safe House provides the type of enjoyable performances that allow us to forgive the by the book n .. Atlantic City Weekly
4.5
This confusion and lack of thought is summed up with Safe Houses banal tagline, No One Is Safe. NME
2.5
But Cape Town doesnt see a lot of CIA action until Tobin Frost appears in South Africa.
2.5
A brutal, bloody action picture that follows a familiar corruption in high places theme. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
With a small amount of tweaking, Safe House could have been a knockout thriller. Instead, we have a film that shares the same notions as my school rep .. The Crat
2.5
The movies tag line states No one is safe. Agreed. No one is safe, not from this tepid Bourne wannabe film. Not even Denzel.
4.5
Action thriller is a fail safe genre for Washington and he doesnt disappoint.
4.5
Instead, her character serves to momentarily slow the action not a good thing in a thriller. Easy Reader News
4.0
Its a slick, plot driven thriller about the nasty underside of the spy game. Ticket Sarasota
2.5
Even the combined charisma of Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds cant make Safe House seem like anything other than the derivative and unengaging non .. Moviedex
3.0
Less of the juggernaut that was Unstoppable, but still a highly digestible Washington affair ... Real.com
3.0
Safe House isnt the most original of plots it feels like a loose amalgamation of ten other spy flicks but director Espinosa infuses his production wit ..
3.8
Safe House plays out just like a romantic comedy, only with slightly more explosions, car chases, hand cuffings, ear yankings and stabbings with glass ..
3.1
In the midst of Safe Houses predictable mayhem and unoriginal plotting, Washington is fun to watch as he outsmarts everyone again and again. Seattle Times
3.0
Dont go in looking for a transcendent experience of film cause thats not what it is supposed to do. Ignorant Bliss
1.5
The whole film feels like a shallow video game directed by a poor mans Tony Scott deep scorn indeed. Roobla
5.0
Likable unlikely buddies enmeshed in a pyrotechnics driven, political potboiler with more twists than a Chubby Checker concert make for a cinematic ex .. Aalbc
3.0
The slow and quiet moments of talk between chases are even worse.



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