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Safe House (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet) (2012)

Denzel Washington , Ryan Reynolds , Daniel Espinosa  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (440 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds
  • Directors: Daniel Espinosa
  • Format: Color, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (DTS 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Universal
  • DVD Release Date: June 5, 2012
  • Digital Copy Expiration Date: April 30, 2015 (Click here for more information)
  • Run Time: 230 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (440 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005LAIGSC
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,116 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Safe House (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet)" on IMDb

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The first hint that Safe House will be a notch above the typical thriller comes from the list of supporting actors: Brendan Gleeson, Vera Farmiga, Sam Shepard, Rubén Blades--that's a smart cast. Then the movie starts quietly: Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) holding his girlfriend's hand, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) having a drink with an old friend… then that friend gives Frost a microchip and Safe House takes off, accelerating with every scene as legendary rogue agent Frost ends up in the hands of newbie Weston, who's just supposed to watch the safe house where prisoners are held for interrogation. But now Weston is racing across Cape Town and Johannesburg, pursued by ruthless killers, his loyalties tested and manipulated by the infinitely charming Frost. Director Daniel Espinosa skillfully orchestrates jolting action sequences and distills quieter scenes down to their mesmerizing essence. Washington and Reynolds both give their characters emotional complexity and a sense of actual thought going on behind their charismatic movie-star eyes. The plot has its clichés (legendary rogue agent, crucial microchip, CIA corruption and whatnot), but this cast and director make Safe House a genuinely gripping thriller. --Bret Fetzer

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Tobin Frost (Oscarr winner Denzel Washington), one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During his interrogation, the safe house he's being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries forcing rookie agent, Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) to take the infamous Frost on the run. As the masterful manipulator toys with his reluctant prot‚g‚, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead. Packed with intense action and thrilling suspense, Safe House takes you on a deadly ride through a covert world where no one and no place is ever safe.

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This was a very fast paced action filled movie with a good plot. Holli  |  110 reviewers made a similar statement
Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington put on great performances. ChannelOrange  |  61 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
95 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining February 27, 2012
Format:DVD
When the title of a movie is Safe House, one can assume that this CIA safe house in South Africa is any but safe for its intended guest, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) a rogue CIA agent. Daniel Espinosa keeps the movie moving at a good clip with smart cinematography. Denzel Washington is believable and classy. Ryan Reynolds provides a good supporting role as a CIA safe house keeper. Overall, one of the best thriller action movies in the past year.

If you are interested in other great CIA movies, please check out Body of Lies(Leonardo Dicaprio), The Recruit(Al Pacino with Colin Farrell), and Spy Game(Robert Redford with Brad Pitt).
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138 of 160 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Redneck Review May 22, 2012
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These are how my reviews will go from here on.

Acting: A+

Action: A+

Plot: A+

Ending: B

Sex Scenes: None

Language: Moderate

Violence: A+ and alot of it

Worth a rental or Purchase: A+

Hope you enjoy the movie.
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75 of 89 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars YOU'VE DONE A FINE JOB. WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE February 19, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
The action/drama/mystery film opens with a quick character build up of the multifaceted CIA agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds). He operates a safe house with nobody in it. He wants a European field assignment, but lacks department seniority.

The movie switches to Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) obtaining an embarrassing electronic file from the MI6 in South Africa. "Frost", because he is cold. Denzel uses his expected savvy to escape. He is a rouge super agent who free lances, buying and selling information. In order to escape the bad guys, Tobin surrenders to the CIA. Now the questions are: Was this his original plan? What is on the file?

Tobin is taken to our aforesaid safe house for intense interrogation.

I loved the opening of the interrogation scene. The interrogator says, "I'm here to advise you of your rights. You're being held under national security order 600 which means you have none."

Frost is too important of a person and the top secret safe house comes under attack. The young low level highly trained Matt Weston is now on the run with a man who is a master manipulator of people. To our list of unanswered questions we now add, "Who is the mole?"

Ryan and Washington give us excellent performances. It had elements of the Bourne series that made this story interesting, but it doesn't quite measure up to that film. Cliche ending. I would say if you are a fan of the trilogy, check this one out.

Multiple chase scenes, torture, killings, shoot outs, minor "roof top" jumping, car wreaks without explosions.

1 f-Bomb, no sex, no nudity. Rated R for violence.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Safe Bet May 24, 2012
By AELee
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The acting was well done. Denzel is as good as always. Ryan Reynolds did a fabulous job. The two characters actually worked well together. The action was better than most films. For once in a film someone fired a shot in public and the police showed up also. The plot was not as tight as it could have been; but it worked. Not much of a thriller. This really was an all around good film and worth the price. I will recommend it.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars it's good March 11, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
I thought it was good even if most professional reviewers hated it. Very exciting movie. I left the theatre saying it was better than the Bourne movies. The script is pretty tight and the acting is good.
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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Safe Movie May 22, 2012
By DFAyer
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It was a good movie but not great. Much was made of Frost as the ultra spook in the beginning of the movie and that was where this movie goes awry. It devolved quickly into an action film rather than a thriller. I expected the plot to utilize his psychological skills; pitting him against the CIA; but instead it became one long chase seen with no real surprises. Safe movie, guaranteed payday with Washington as lead, but disappointing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Predictable July 28, 2012
By N. Perz
Format:DVD
2.5 stars.

Odds are, you've probably figured out the plot before the movie starts. The story is chiche and been re-hashed in many other movies. What saves the movie is Denzel Washington (could be be any more awesome? I don't think so). Take him out, however, and this DVD is a waste of plastic.

Still, if you are not picky about plot and like seeing car chases and explosions, then I'm sure you'll love this...

Not recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars I love the casting, but the movie is unremarkable July 14, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
I almost went to see Safe House in the theater, and barely resisted the urge to blind-buy the Blu-ray, and I'm glad that I waited. After borrowing the movie from a friend, I know that I saved myself $20.

It's not that Safe House is terrible, it's just formulaic, mediocre, and badly-written.

The basic story is built around Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds), who looks after a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa. The job involves a lot of sitting around, but he springs into action when he learns that Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a rogue CIA agent, has been captured, and will be delivered into his custody. When a recovery team, led by Agent Kiefer (Robert Patrick), is attacked and defeated, Weston is left to bring Frost in himself.

Weston is ambitious and wants to work at a more high profile location, but he's young and unproven in the eyes of his bosses. We are shown how he is regarded during an exchange involving his superiors, Barlow (Brendan Gleeson) and Linklater (Vera Farmiga), at HQ.

Imagine you were given the chance to write the screenplay. How would you make it stand out from previous entries in the genre? We have seen this subject handled well in the Bourne series, and reasonably well in Salt. Safe House doesn't belong in the same class.

What's wrong with the movie? The excellent cast is virtually ignored. Instead of establishing the characters and giving them depth, we are given very little background information. The front cover promises an adrenaline rush, and that's all that we are given. If you love action movies and don't care about the plot, Safe House delivers. But if you want to know why these events are occurring, it's not exactly an important part of the mix.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
We Love the movie, love the actors. And of course anything Denzel Washington is in is probably a great movie.
Published 5 days ago by Blanche L. Norman
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Gift
It was a present for my Greagson-in-law and was a big hit with him. I haven't seen it yet but his delight was enough. If I saw it I would probabley love it.
Published 10 days ago by Joe Baumgartner
3.0 out of 5 stars average show...
if not for denzel and other guy this movie would never be watched...type plot and typical ending... it's not boring, but underwhelming
Published 11 days ago by Samuel Naquin
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie
It's hard to imagine Denzel Washington as a bad guy that doesn't have a good cause. This is no exception, Plenty of action and well acted.
Published 12 days ago by David Woods
3.0 out of 5 stars Typical Denzel Movie
This is a typical Denzel drama movie. It is good, and I like Denzel, but it was predictable. Buy it if the price is right.
Published 16 days ago by Witchy1FromKy
4.0 out of 5 stars Denzel doing his work
Denzel Washington proving, once again, how powerful an actor he is. To date, the only person who has overcome the "Ryan Reynolds effect" in anything other than a feather... Read more
Published 17 days ago by V. K. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Cant say this is a typical Denzel movie but will say that it is a great movie with a lot of suspence.
Published 17 days ago by Dan Nelms
5.0 out of 5 stars good
it was a good movie, that was well done, great cast, worth the watch. Who can go wrong with Denzel Washington.
Published 20 days ago by Jamie A. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Action
The kind of movie that keeps you glued to your chair. even though I could pause and do 'things' I found myself watching the whole movie before 'taking care of business' - will... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Frank Dickinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Denzel Washington is great in this movie. Very suspensful with all the twists and turns; but who can you trust????
Published 1 month ago by Patti Davis
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