Review of Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) by Joe X — 12 Nov 2013

Kooky, low budget indie flick... a bit like Lars and the Real Girl (2007). I was suitably charmed and swept.

This review of Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) was written by Joe X on 12 Nov 2013.

Safety Not Guaranteed has generally received positive reviews.

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