Review of Safe (1993) by Jason K — 24 Mar 2008

I rewatched this after seeing I'm Not There. This is the Todd Haynes I fell in love with.

Julianne Moore is fantastical.

This review of Safe (1993) was written by Jason K on 24 Mar 2008.

Safe has generally received positive reviews.

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