Review of Safe House (2012) by Adrian L — 24 Oct 2014

Just didn't do it for me. Dig Reynolds, dig Denzel, and movie competently made, just felt like it was missing something.

This review of Safe House (2012) was written by Adrian L on 24 Oct 2014.

Safe House has generally received positive reviews.

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