Safe House
Product ID: 4531436
Details
- ContributorDaniel Denzel
- FormatColor Multiple
- GenreAction & &
- Initial release date2012-06-05
- LanguageEnglish
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Product Description Tobin Frost (Oscar® 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 protégé, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them both 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.Bonus Content:Making Safe HouseHand-to-Hand ActionBuilding the Rooftop ChaseInside the CIA desertcart.com 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 Review: THIS IS ONE OF THOSE "GOTTA SEE Movies!" POWERFUL. THRILLING, HORRIFYING... - OH, THIS IS A GOOD ONE... Washington, and Ryan make a super duo. Washington plays the part of a rogue deep cover operator. Ryan is a newbie. He's left to man this particular safe house. One of the many, many Safe Houses that are scattered everywhere across the world. Ryan's character is young, enthusiastic, at the VERY peak of health, constantly training, espionage, and everything else that it takes to be...dangerous, to become one of the best. Unfortunately, He doesn't even exist. His girlfriend thinks he just has a "Government job." He hasn't told her any different. But subterfuge, even by omission is still bull$#!+ ...So, day after day, after week, after months of sitting in a completely empty apartment. He's a glorified babysitter. ***Washington's character, as I said, is a deep cover operator. REALLY deep. As a matter of fact, he's walking around with enough info to wipe out a whole viper den of corruption from the top to the bottom of just about every nation...including our own... Creepy, right? Well, Washington's character is on the run. Some very dangerous people are willing to do anything AND everything, to kill him before he spills the info; he's finally captured (on purpose) and taken to, one of our Super Max hide and disappear programs. When they spill through the door, Ryan's world is about to change...forever. it's an assignment alright. They need to hide this super-operator. Recover the data, and prepare him for immediate extraction. Ryan's character is frustrated. He wants an op. He's wasting his talents (of which not even his superiors know how truly competent he is! Okay. I'm stopping there. But rest assured Washington's character has been doing this for years. He is so dangerous..so great are his skills, so ruthless that it is really scary. Within moments, the safe house is breached, everyone is butchered, so Ryan takes a chance, and decides to takes his "prisoner" in. Ryan's character doesn't have a chance. Within just a little while, Ryan is awed and ashamed of how fast he loses the much more experienced operator. But there's one thing that every single hit squad, every attempted procurement, and dozens of operators trying their best to recapture washington, they have overlooked one detail..They all have forgotten about The Newbie. Having absolutely no other choice, the two hunted operators has to trust each other to escape. Little by little, Washington begins to be impressed. Ryan is NO ONE TO FOOL WITH. Both of them are lethal. Washington's character is ruined. He trusts no one. He has never had anyone that could protect his six. Ryan is unwavering in his altruism and honor. His unwillingness to kill, his steadfast belief in his country... surprises Washington...washington had been the best. But there is something to this newbie...This was a great movie. The finale scenes are so powerful that it actually choked me up. Now that's some acting!! Review: Excellent action-packed movie by two serious excellent actors. - Really loved this action movie and that Ryan Reynolds got the part. I read who he was "up against", but honestly feel RR was the perfect pick. he made it real. Denzel, I love him in every one of his movies-in this one his character surprised me for some reason, but I followed, and saw the light, which made it all good. Really good movie and the two actors together had violent (LOL)chemistry which I don't think anyone different in RR's character could have authenticated that with DW. Good Job Ryan. I now want to go back and watch any and all RR's movies if I missed any. Dudes a good actor! Enjoyed from the beginning to the end, never a dull moment!
| ASIN | B005LAIGRS |
| Actors | Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.40:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,301 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #776 in Action & Adventure DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,707) |
| Director | Daniel Espinosa |
| Dubbed: | Spanish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | MCAD61118806D |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| MPAA rating | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Release date | June 5, 2012 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 55 minutes |
| Studio | Universal |
| Subtitles: | English |
M**T
THIS IS ONE OF THOSE "GOTTA SEE Movies!" POWERFUL. THRILLING, HORRIFYING...
OH, THIS IS A GOOD ONE... Washington, and Ryan make a super duo. Washington plays the part of a rogue deep cover operator. Ryan is a newbie. He's left to man this particular safe house. One of the many, many Safe Houses that are scattered everywhere across the world. Ryan's character is young, enthusiastic, at the VERY peak of health, constantly training, espionage, and everything else that it takes to be...dangerous, to become one of the best. Unfortunately, He doesn't even exist. His girlfriend thinks he just has a "Government job." He hasn't told her any different. But subterfuge, even by omission is still bull$#!+ ...So, day after day, after week, after months of sitting in a completely empty apartment. He's a glorified babysitter. ***Washington's character, as I said, is a deep cover operator. REALLY deep. As a matter of fact, he's walking around with enough info to wipe out a whole viper den of corruption from the top to the bottom of just about every nation...including our own... Creepy, right? Well, Washington's character is on the run. Some very dangerous people are willing to do anything AND everything, to kill him before he spills the info; he's finally captured (on purpose) and taken to, one of our Super Max hide and disappear programs. When they spill through the door, Ryan's world is about to change...forever. it's an assignment alright. They need to hide this super-operator. Recover the data, and prepare him for immediate extraction. Ryan's character is frustrated. He wants an op. He's wasting his talents (of which not even his superiors know how truly competent he is! Okay. I'm stopping there. But rest assured Washington's character has been doing this for years. He is so dangerous..so great are his skills, so ruthless that it is really scary. Within moments, the safe house is breached, everyone is butchered, so Ryan takes a chance, and decides to takes his "prisoner" in. Ryan's character doesn't have a chance. Within just a little while, Ryan is awed and ashamed of how fast he loses the much more experienced operator. But there's one thing that every single hit squad, every attempted procurement, and dozens of operators trying their best to recapture washington, they have overlooked one detail..They all have forgotten about The Newbie. Having absolutely no other choice, the two hunted operators has to trust each other to escape. Little by little, Washington begins to be impressed. Ryan is NO ONE TO FOOL WITH. Both of them are lethal. Washington's character is ruined. He trusts no one. He has never had anyone that could protect his six. Ryan is unwavering in his altruism and honor. His unwillingness to kill, his steadfast belief in his country... surprises Washington...washington had been the best. But there is something to this newbie...This was a great movie. The finale scenes are so powerful that it actually choked me up. Now that's some acting!!
J**N
Excellent action-packed movie by two serious excellent actors.
Really loved this action movie and that Ryan Reynolds got the part. I read who he was "up against", but honestly feel RR was the perfect pick. he made it real. Denzel, I love him in every one of his movies-in this one his character surprised me for some reason, but I followed, and saw the light, which made it all good. Really good movie and the two actors together had violent (LOL)chemistry which I don't think anyone different in RR's character could have authenticated that with DW. Good Job Ryan. I now want to go back and watch any and all RR's movies if I missed any. Dudes a good actor! Enjoyed from the beginning to the end, never a dull moment!
K**G
Great movie
Safe House delivers a thrilling and action-packed experience that will leave audiences at the edge of their seats. While the film cover currently features the legendary Patrick Stewart (7/3/2024), it is Ryan Reynolds who is actually the lead character - a B-list Agent saddled with desk duty until he is tasked with protecting the notorious Denzel Washington's character. Reynolds finds himself embroiled in a complex and dangerous protection job, raising questions about the right course of action. Featuring high-octane gun fights and adrenaline-fueled car chases, the film is a rollercoaster ride of non-stop action and suspense, although (No where in it, does Stewart confide in his care taker, as he is not in it). While promotional material currently portrays Stewart as a key player, subsequent changes will be made to have the focus back on the dynamic between Reynolds and Washington, making it a thrilling showcase for their talents. If Amazon hired me to edit their movies, this wouldn't happen... @Amazon.com HIRE ME!
C**4
Good movie
Good price
T**S
Intense Action and Great Blu-ray Quality
Safe House is a great action thriller with strong performances and plenty of intense moments. The Blu-ray version has excellent picture and sound quality, which makes the action scenes even better. It’s an entertaining movie from start to finish and a great addition to any Blu-ray collection.
D**R
One of my fave spy-type films. Worth many viewings
This is also one of my fave Denzel movies and Ryan Reynolds movies, as well. I own this and have watched it at least 4 or 5 times over the years. These two have good on-screen chemistry together. If you enjoy a good "is he corrupt or is the government corrupt?" international spy game film, then you will like this movie. It had plenty of momentum and good acting. It is not crazy action to the level of the Bourne movies, but has a good pace, nonetheless. We ADHD'ers have enough to keep us involved. I knew that Ryan is a good actor to start with; but it is impressive to see him onscreen with heavy-hitters like Denzel and Brendan Gleeson in an exclusively non-comedic role. A good way to spend a movie night, especially if you like these two or some tense hand-to-hand combat, or if you just like looking at them onscreen!
L**0
Muy buena edición ya que viene con audio en español, material adicional y disco DVD incluído aunque solo puede reproducirse en reproductores con Región 1. En la imagen aparece con slipcover pero a mí no me llegó incluído.
A**3
Safe House delivers, and how! This movie will take you on an incredible journey with amazing performances by the two lead actors, Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington. Not only are the action sequences mind-blowingly realistic, but the emotional ride is one of the best I've experienced in a long time. If you have not seen this movie yet, then I highly recommend you do, you will NOT be disappointed!
C**I
salve il film è ottimo con attori straordinari ed un ritmo serrato e coinvolgente. la trama non risulta poi così banale e mantiene perfettamente le sue promesse fino alla fine. consigliato per una bella serata di azione e fiato corto. non vi deluderà.... buona visione!!!
C**N
SUPER Film avec un scénario très bien ficelé très bonne distribution d'acteurs. Le seul regret c'est qu'il n'y ai pas de sous titres en Français (sous titres en Turc - en anglais ...) et que lors de ma commande je n'ai pas pu accéder aux détails du DVD. Heureusement je commence à me débrouiller en anglais, mais comme les dialogues sont assez denses il faut s'accrocher pour arriver à tout lire en anglais pour bien comprendre !!! Il n’empêche que je recommande quand même ce film à tous ceux qui aiment le genre action espionnage .......
A**E
Das erste Mal habe ich Safe House auf SkyGo gesehen. Ich hatte vorher noch nie etwas über den Film gehört und habe ihn ohne große Erwartungen angeschaut. Nach 115 Minuten war ich extrem begeistert und habe mir die Steelbook Edition für 7,94€ bei Amazon bestellt. • Die Story Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) ist ein CIA-Agent und arbeitet seit über einem Jahr in einem sogenannten Safe House. Ein Safe House ist ein streng geheimer Ort, an dem extrem gefährliche Kriminelle und Terroristen untergebracht und verhört werden, bevor sie vor Gericht kommen. Ein Jahr lang passiert rein gar nichts und Matt bemüht sich darum, an einen anderen Ort versetzt zu werden. Doch plötzlich klingelt das Telefon und ein 'Gast' wird angekündigt. Bei diesem 'Gast' handelt es sich um Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), einen ehemaligen Top-CIA-Agenten, der allerdings die Fronten gewechselt und nun gegen die Regierung arbeitet. Da Frost der CIA brisante Information seiner aktuellen kriminellen Auftraggeber liefern könnte, dringen diese in das Safe House ein und möchten ihn kidnappen. Weston fasst sich ein Herz und schafft es Frost lebend aus dem Safe House zu bringen. Ab diesem Zeitpunkt besteht Westons Aufgabe darin, Frost nicht zu verlieren und an einen anderen sicheren Ort zu bringen. Dies gestaltet sich aber als sehr schwierig, da anscheinend jemand verhindern möchte, dass Frost seine Aussage vor Gericht macht. Weitere Einzelheiten lasse ich wegen der Spoiler-Gefahr nun weg. Die Story wird sehr spannend und durchweg logisch erzählt. Einige Wendungen sorgen dafür, dass der Zuschauer nicht schon nach 30 Minuten weiß, wie das Ende wohl aussehen wird. • Was ist mir besonders in Erinnerung geblieben? Beeindruckt haben mich besonders die Bildqualität und die große Anzahl an super Schauspielern. Die Bildqualität ist wirklich exzellent und auch die einzelnen Szenen bzw. Landschaftsaufnahmen sehen unglaublich gut aus. Kein Rauschen, kein Flimmern, alles ist knackig scharf und man denkt häufiger "Wow, sieht das gut aus!". Auf der Vorderseite des Covers werden ja lediglich Denzel Washington und Ryan Reynolds angegeben, aber auch Vera Farmiga (Departed, Up in the air..), Nora Arnezeder und Brendan Gleeson hinterlassen einen super Eindruck. Die Schauspieler passen genau zu ihren Charakteren und isngesamt wirkt alles sehr harmonisch. • Digital Copy Viele andere Publisher setzen auf UltraViolet oder Flixster. Hier aber liegt die Digital Copy als DVD bei und man kann den Film mit dem angegebenen Code auf ein Mobile Device ziehen. Das finde ich deutlich besser gelöst. • Fazit Für mich war Safe House einer der besten Filme im Jahr 2012 und ich habe ihn seitdem schon mehrmals angeschaut. Ein großes Aufgebot an Stars, eine erfrischende Story, keine übertriebene Action und die sehr gute Bildqualität machen den Film aus. Meiner Meinung nach hat der Film 5 Sterne absolut verdient und ich freue mich auf eine mögliche Fortsetzung 2018.
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