Safe
Safe

Safe

2012Movie94 minEnglish

After a former elite agent rescues a 12-year-old Chinese girl who's been abducted, they find themselves in the middle of a standoff between Triads, the Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians and police.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users72%
Director: Boaz YakinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Luke Wright, a former boxer and special forces operative, becomes the protector of Mei, a young Chinese girl who holds the code to a powerful Triad organization's criminal activities. Pursued by the Triad, Russian mob, and corrupt NYPD officers, Luke must use his combat skills to keep Mei alive and expose the corruption. The film culminates in a tense showdown where Luke confronts the masterminds behind the conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Safe received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Jason Statham's performance and the film's action sequences. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other action thrillers. Audiences generally responded well to the film's straightforward action and Statham's signature tough-guy persona.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and Jason Statham's solid performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot that treads familiar ground.
  • Seen as a standard, no-frills action flick that delivers on its premise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Safe' for its fast-paced action and Jason Statham's reliable tough-guy performance. Many found it to be a satisfying popcorn flick that delivered the expected thrills. Some viewers noted that while the plot wasn't groundbreaking, the execution of the action sequences made it an enjoyable watch.

Fun Fact

Director Boaz Yakin initially envisioned 'Safe' as a more character-driven thriller, but the studio pushed for more prominent action sequences to capitalize on Jason Statham's popularity.

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