Safe House

A Standout Thriller

While working for the CIA may seem like a dream job, Matt Weston's (Ryan Reynolds) current position at a Safe House is certainly no picnic. After a year of boredom, his wish comes true when Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) arrives.

Safe House has high-stakes moments cut with sardonic, nonchalant comedy that Reynolds and Washington both pull off nicely. To find out why Safe House exceeded my expectations, just keep reading.

While the film is filled with fight scenes, car chases, and violence, there is a certain underlying heart. Vera Farmiga plays a somewhat jaded government agent, but we never really get any background information on her struggles. Safe House is gritty, emotive, and does everything a good thriller should.