Safe
Safe

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Safe

2017
Movie
80 min
English

A thriller with a surprise twist about the NSA Deputy Director, who needs a genius plan to save his child from a kidnapper, who wants him to betray the privacy of all US citizens and make him the next Snowden with a devious marketing plan.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users71%
Director: Boaz YakinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Luke Wright, a former Marine struggling with his life as a cage fighter in New York City, discovers a young girl named Mei who possesses a remarkable numerical code. Pursued by the Russian mafia, corrupt NYPD officers, and the Chinese Triads, Luke becomes Mei's protector, embarking on a dangerous mission to keep her safe and uncover the truth behind the code. The film culminates in a violent confrontation where Luke must use all his skills to survive and protect the girl.

Critical Reception

Safe received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Jason Statham's signature action sequences and the film's fast-paced, no-nonsense approach to the thriller genre. However, some critics found the plot predictable and derivative of other revenge thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jason Statham delivers a reliably tough performance in a standard but entertaining action flick.

  • The film benefits from its brisk pacing and well-choreographed fight scenes.

  • While predictable, the action elements make it a satisfying watch for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Safe" to be a solid action film, appreciating Jason Statham's performance and the exciting fight sequences. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit too familiar, but most agreed it was an enjoyable and action-packed experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be the first installment in a new franchise, but plans for sequels were eventually scrapped.

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JPV852

JPV852

Ridiculous and predictable thriller that features Jason London overacting, and making really stupid decisions, and Fiona Dourif probably doing her best with some terrible material and dialogue. This is one of those movies that is a single l...