This afternoon I went to see 'Safe House' while the Mrs. lunched with her GF. First the previews were late in starting and then the film wouldn't start. We had to get the manager to get it going after waiting 2o minutes. After this rough start, the film wasn't a disappointment and we got coupons for free popcorn for our next visit. I was hoping for a free movie pass but....
>>>>There are certain actors who are worth watching even when their films are so-so or unsuccessful. Denzel Washington is one of these actors and this film has enough action sequences to hold your attention while the plot unfolds. Denzel plays a former master CIA agent on the run from the badguys who seek a certain file from him. He turns himself in at the American Consulate in South Africa and sent to a 'safe house' operated by Ryan Reynolds, a newbie CIA agent. Then the story revs up several notches as their not-so safe house is attacked and puts them on the run from the badguys and the CIA which wants Denzel at all costs.
>>>>There's plenty of chase scenes and gunfire while Denzel keeps his cool & wits in convincing Ryan there must be a traitor in the CIA who wants both of them eliminated but not until they can retrieve the elusive file. Both men need to trust each other as Denzel educates Ryan in survival skills. Ryan gets beat up a lot here, as we see in his action films. He's becoming rather versatile playing these kinds or roles as well as doing comedies & light romances with ease.
>>>>Denzel offers his usual good performance and Ryan holds his own against him, not an easy task, A co-worker warned me that the traitor was easily spotted and I admit I agree with him but it didn't stop me from enjoying this film. See for yourself.
