Safety Not Guaranteed

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Safety Not Guaranteed

R

2012

1h 24m

Comedy

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A disaffected magazine intern (Aubrey Plaza) befriends an unusual guy (Mark Duplass), who is looking for a partner to accompany him on a trip back through time.

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Critics Consensus

Safety Not Guaranteed's ostensibly modest ambitions are outmatched by the movie's strong performances, beguiling charm, and heartfelt story.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

01/04/2013

3/5

The film is obviously low-budget but has a smart script and a real feeling for those who would like to turn back the clock. Its modesty on the whole becomes it, and Plaza is a real find.

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

12/27/2012

2/5

his time-travel romcom wastes lead Aubrey Plaza and dithers until its geek-pandering finale.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

12/27/2012

2/5

The independent sector of American cinema, you would think, would do better.

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Shannon O'Connor

The Daily Beast

02/28/2023

Every emotion you could possibly think of plays out on Plaza’s face as she recounts the horrifying story. You want to look away, because it's just such a vulnerable moment. But she is so magnetic, you have to see where she takes the scene next...

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/25/2022

3.5/5

A small but precise little picture that’s very efficient with what it has.

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Jorge Loser

Espinof

06/27/2022

3/5

A complete emotional journey... [Full review in Spanish]

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Noel L

Nov 29

This movie keeps you guessing the entire time. What a new spin on a rom com with an ending that makes you wonder if it is a happy ending

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HippieX

@hippiex Nov 17

I liked this film quite a bit. It’s quirky and keeps you guessing up until the end. The entire cast is very entertaining and does a good job with a cool concept.

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Min J.

@minjoypig Oct 17

This was great! I like quirky movies and these actors are perfect for their roles.

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Matthew g

Oct 15

Even before the last "4 minutes" of the film build up it is an incredible, emotional, spectacular film with no flaws from direction to score. Amazing cast with amazing aspirations with an all time legend motive. 10/10

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Sep 22

An unexpected and neat film. Great acting, totally original story. Downloaded it on a whim and enjoyed it thoroughly. An easy addition to your collection.

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nick s

Sep 6

It was a low budget film that never promised to land anywhere. The story wasn't strong. But the acting elevated it to an enjoyable watch. I just don't think I'll remember much about it in a week's time.

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Synopsis

A disaffected magazine intern (Aubrey Plaza) befriends an unusual guy (Mark Duplass), who is looking for a partner to accompany him on a trip back through time.

Director: Colin Trevorrow
Producer: Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Stephanie Langhoff, Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow
Screenwriter: Derek Connolly
Distributor: FilmDistrict
Production Co: Big Beach, Duplass Brothers Productions
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.0M
Runtime: 1h 24m

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