Every Breath U Take
Every Breath U Take

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Every Breath U Take

2012
Movie
102 min
English

The movie Every Breath U Take is a story of a woman looking for love and a man who doesn’t care much about love. Angelica Panganiban plays the role of Majoy, a “virgin-virginan” looking for signs and waiting all these years for her one true love to come. Piolo Pascual plays the role of Leo, a playboy who doesn’t want to take love seriously. They will meet on a Valentine’s Day and love, or something like it, starts to blossom. How far can Majoy go for love? And when will Leo finally admit to himself that he is in love?

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users76%
Director: Daniel EspinosaGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young CIA agent, Matt Weston, is assigned to a 'safe house' in Cape Town, South Africa, where he must protect a dangerous rogue agent, Tobin Frost, who has surrendered to the agency. When mercenaries attack the facility, Weston and Frost are forced to go on the run, trusting no one as they uncover a conspiracy that reaches high within the CIA. Weston must fight to survive and expose the truth before he and Frost are eliminated.

Critical Reception

Safe House was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its fast-paced action sequences, Washington's and Reynolds' performances, and the film's tense atmosphere. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic but acknowledged its effectiveness as an action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and the dynamic between its lead actors.

  • Noted for its slick direction and suspenseful set pieces.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot but generally seen as an entertaining thriller.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's intense action, chase scenes, and the solid performances from Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Many found it to be a thrilling and suspenseful ride, though some noted the story's familiar elements.

Fun Fact

Ryan Reynolds performed many of his own stunts, including a difficult 30-foot fall during a chase scene.

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