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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

Aubrey Plaza , Mark Duplass , Colin Trevorrow  |  R |  DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (462 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson
  • Directors: Colin Trevorrow
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: October 30, 2012
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (462 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B008OHV49W
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,330 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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  • Time Capsule - Easter Egg

  • Editorial Reviews

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    Anyone tired of predictable Hollywood blowhardism needs to check out Safety Not Guaranteed. This little gem of a movie keeps the viewer guessing from pretty much the first frame, and one becomes so engaged and excited to see what's around the next corner or in the next scene. Safety Not Guaranteed is briskly directed by Colin Trevorrow, and features a quirky script by Derek Connolly that's warm-hearted but never self-conscious--quite an achievement. The premise: Darius (the splendidly low-key Aubrey Plaza) is a young, disaffected, and probably underpaid intern at Seattle magazine who's plucked, along with another intern, Arnau (Karan Soni), to accompany staff writer Jeff (Jake Johnson) on what could be a story of a lifetime, or a crackpot dead-end. What the three journalists find on the windblown Washington coast is a man, Kenneth (Mark Duplass), who's convinced he's cracked the secret to time travel and seeks a companion for the adventure. Kenneth is also convinced he's being followed by government agents. Yet somehow this oddball-in-the-woods bonds with young Darius, with each being intrigued, yet not quite trusting, the other. The story arc is well paced and never predictable, and involves subplots with the romantic lives of both Arnau and Jeff. Cameos by Mary Lynn Rajskub as the brisk magazine editor and Kristen Bell as a mysterious character from Kenneth's past only serve to add richness to Safety Not Guaranteed. Bonus: It's refreshing to see a movie set in Seattle and environs that's actually filmed there, and not in nearby Vancouver, B.C. The extras include a making-of featurette that's inspiring to anyone who loves grassroots movies and moviemaking. --A.T. Hurley

    Product Description

    When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he's solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you.

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    81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic little movie. August 11, 2012
    Format:Blu-ray
    Safety Not Guaranteed is a quirky love story that sucks you in the second it starts.

    The story is about a team of 3 journalists (Aubrey Plaza, Jake M. Johnson, and Karan Soni) who decide to write a story about a man who is seeking someone to travel with him back in time. He doesn't say where he's going or why, but the ad he writes is interesting enough for the story. Besides a wonderful subplot, thats basically the story. Its funny, cute, and above all else brutally honest. Our three journalists are all in someways emotionally damaged or emotionally distant, and watching these characters grow is a wonderful and move beyond their troubles is pure joy. Mark Duplass as Kenneth, the one who wrote the ad, is fantastic. He does such a good job with the character that about halfway through the movie, you begin to question if he really does know how to travel back in time or not. Aubrey Plaza as the one who gets close to him also does a great job, a character worth rooting for and one that by the end may have you holding back a few tears. Karan Soni plays the lovable geek while Jake Johnson has a subplot involving a past lover that is as heart wrenching as it is funny.

    This movie is so beautifully simple that I can't recommend it enough. The performances are great, the music is wonderful, and the story is all being told in front of a beautiful backdrop (mostly filmed in or around Seattle).

    5 stars.
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    45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Bring Your Own Soda and Popcorn September 12, 2012
    Format:Blu-ray
    This is a great gem of a movie that has all the tell tale markings of a sleeper hit. I have to say this film made me realize how jaded I've grown toward independent films. Having seen the trailer, I expected to be entertained and enjoy the film, but I was sure that I was beyond its warm and fuzzy sentiments - I never expected to fall so hard for this movie.

    It was absolutely lovely to watch a film that both my teenage son and I could enjoy that has great characters, plot, dialogue and direction. Not to mention heart, warmth, and a refreshing lack of violence and nudity. The film walks a fine line, yet never falls into the realm of the sappy, cliché, or bland family film. This is the kind of film that shows you how delightful it is to be surprised and charmed by everyday reality.

    Highly Recommended!
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    39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Safety Not Guaranteed is excellent! October 18, 2012
    Format:DVD
    Safety may not be guaranteed when you travel through time, but I can safely guarantee that this is an excellent movie. I ,on a whim, just decided to buy Safety Not Guaranteed through Amazon Instant Video. The performances are just great in this movie especially Mark Duplass (The League) as Kenneth and Aubrey Plaza (Parks & Recreation) as Darius. Mark Duplass really shows what he can do as an actor in this movie as he plays a completely different character than Pete from the League. Kenneth is introverted and highly intelligent, but also is a bit crazy in an endearing way. There is also some good side story stuff featuring Jake Johnson (New Girl) and Karan Soni (Worst.Prom.Ever.) where Karan's character Arnau convinces Johnson's Jeff to give a girl a chance even if she looks different than she did twenty years ago. This movie is just so well acted, directed (Colin Trevorrow), and written (Derek Connolly) . There is a lot of deeper thoughts and feelings especially regarding the reasons for going back in time and the relationship that forms between Darius and Kenneth. There are also some great heartfelt moments and just as many fun moments. The ending is also not what you'd expect, and it was awesome. I absolutely loved this movie, and it's the best indie movie I've seen a while. GO BUY THIS NOW!
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not What We Hoped
    The best elements of this film were all in the trailer. It lacked any kind of drive or impetus. We felt that they were making up the screenplay as they were filming. Read more
    Published 11 days ago by Richard M. Kennedy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Almost good enough
    It is very close to being good enough to be worth watching, but not quite. Keep trying! Maybe you will get it next time.
    Published 12 days ago by jim
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but aimed at a pretty young audience!
    I didn't realized when I rented it that it was aimed at teens! A mindless escape for a couple of hours!
    Published 13 days ago by Adrienne Moira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
    I came across this while reading the headline on Wikipedia and thought this would make an excellent movie. Only to find out that someone beat me to it. Read more
    Published 22 days ago by Bad Mo Fo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
    It is a quirky little independent film, but I thought it was wonderful. I loved it and highly recommend it.
    Published 23 days ago by Kathy Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
    I really liked this movie. I found the plot to be very original. (which is rare nowadays)
    A lot of heart in the film.
    Published 26 days ago by Cid
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad...
    I enjoyed watching this. It wasn't phenomenal, but it was worth the watch. Another one you just have to be in the right mood for. Read more
    Published 28 days ago by bookloveralways
    3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfaction not guaranteed...
    For a film that was hyped and buzzed as incredibly unique and special, `Safety Not Guaranteed' didn't win me over like I wanted it to. Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Andrew Ellington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool and funny
    Excellent film full of good performances and a refreshing and different script........ You will love the tone and ending, so down to ground......
    Published 1 month ago by lalocamarena
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Watch
    The humor was subtle but it was fun. The characters, the humor, and the story kept me interested throughout the entire movie. The ending was cute.
    Published 1 month ago by Cristina d
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