A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
A young CIA agent, Matt Weston, is assigned to a "safe house" in Cape Town, South Africa, which is unexpectedly attacked by mercenaries. He must go on the run with a dangerous fugitive, Tobin Frost, who possesses highly classified information. Weston must decide whether to trust Frost or hand him over to those who want them both dead.
Safe House received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the action sequences, pacing, and the performances of Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Some found the plot somewhat predictable, but the energy and execution were widely appreciated.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Safe House, highlighting its exciting action and the chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers found the story to be a bit formulaic but were still entertained by the high-octane thrills.
The distinctive look of the "safe house" was achieved by using a real, abandoned apartment building in Cape Town that was specifically dressed for the film.
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