Review of Safe House (2012) by Brandon M — 02 Dec 2012

Good film but not exactly great? Another fine performance by Denzel Washington...

This review of Safe House (2012) was written by Brandon M on 02 Dec 2012.

Safe House has generally received positive reviews.

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