Safety Not Guaranteed
FilmDistrict | Release Date: June 8, 2012
7.4
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6
JamesLJun 17, 2012
There is not really much to like or dislike in this film as it is not a complete film. Like many in of its type, its lacks any real depth and tries to get by on some teenage or SNL type charm. The result is a movie that has no real story, noThere is not really much to like or dislike in this film as it is not a complete film. Like many in of its type, its lacks any real depth and tries to get by on some teenage or SNL type charm. The result is a movie that has no real story, no resolution, no real characters that you give a damn, and you just leave the theater shaking your head. Why this was a crowd pleaser at Sundance may be because everything else was so lame? I don't know but this is a paper thin attempt at novelty that doesn't work.… Expand
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6
eliteco3Feb 23, 2013
The message of the movie is uplifting. No matter how weird a person is they are usually better with a companion. The ending of the film was just awkward to me.
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5
ZenRobotJun 25, 2012
didn't like the acting, didn't like the script (alternatively vague and too on the nose and too unfunny), didn't like the cinematography, didn't like the music. liked mark dupass, SPOILER the design of the time machine, and a few lines.didn't like the acting, didn't like the script (alternatively vague and too on the nose and too unfunny), didn't like the cinematography, didn't like the music. liked mark dupass, SPOILER the design of the time machine, and a few lines. Don't believe the hype on this one. I feel ripped off by how lame the movie was. the story had potential and it went in none of the cool directions i hoped it might during the film.… Expand
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5
VonUnionNov 2, 2012
Safety Not Guaranteed starts off like a film with promise. Remember how you felt when you first watched Little Miss Sunshine? Yeah, it starts off like that. But it doesn't take much longer than twenty or thirty minutes for Aubrey Plaza's oneSafety Not Guaranteed starts off like a film with promise. Remember how you felt when you first watched Little Miss Sunshine? Yeah, it starts off like that. But it doesn't take much longer than twenty or thirty minutes for Aubrey Plaza's one dimensional, too-cool-to-be-here attitude to completely remove the viewer from any dedication to her character. It's all the "you're stupid" blank stares you've come to love from her character in Parks and Rec...only for way longer. The same goes for Jake Johnson, who makes you think he is going to be hilarious for the whole film until you realize he's really just the cliche alcoholic **** writer with a silly story arc of his own in the film that has literally no payoff or relevance to the overall plot. With that being said, Mark Duplass as the paranoid time traveler is just really fantastic. His character distracted me from Plaza and Johnson's super indie, first world problematics and gave me a reason to stay awake for the entire film. He even performs a beautiful song somewhere near the end. But then there's "the end." I've heard other critics give the ending of this movie a lot of praise. To be frank, I don't know why. It has a good ending the same way The Sopranos had a good ending. It just ends. So if you're looking for the heartfelt, dramatic comedy romp with a wild storyline and goosebumps-inducing ending...you're not going to get it. But I suppose if you have an hour and a half to spare, you can start this film up and enjoy Duplass being a stupidly good actor.… Expand
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4
kakupacalApr 9, 2013
A fun premise that gets ground into the dirt by the absolutely leaden acting of the always vacuous Aubrey Plaza and occasionally derailed by a supporting character subplot that goes nowhere and offers nothing to the main storyline. The oh-soA fun premise that gets ground into the dirt by the absolutely leaden acting of the always vacuous Aubrey Plaza and occasionally derailed by a supporting character subplot that goes nowhere and offers nothing to the main storyline. The oh-so hip indie soundtrack got far more thought put into it than the actual movie.

It's a shame as it begins strong/interesting but eventually proves to be a hollow, predictable story that runs down a checklist of emotional buttons to press before reaching the obvious conclusion. Oh well...… Expand
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5
CitizenCharlieJul 6, 2012
Aubrey Plaza has this look about her. She is short with large eyeballs so she has this way of looking up at people and showing them non-verbally that she thinks they are morons and whatever situation she is in at the moment is stupid. IfAubrey Plaza has this look about her. She is short with large eyeballs so she has this way of looking up at people and showing them non-verbally that she thinks they are morons and whatever situation she is in at the moment is stupid. If you are a fan of the TV show Parks & Recreation, you have seen this character before in April Ludgate. The filmmakers of Safety Not Guaranteed most likely thought, … Expand
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6
DTDunnJan 5, 2013
This film is a mildly amusing fanciful romp -- nothing more and nothing less. Keep your expectations low and you should be pleasantly surprised. A fun hour and a half.
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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
We are reminded once more of Aubrey Plaza's charm and bright career ahead of her. Safety Not Guaranteed is a young comedy that is uplifting enough to be remembered.
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5
NovagorillaOct 15, 2012
A reasonably watchable movie and Aubrey Plaza is hard not to like. Ultimately however, the film descends into the sort of hipster drivel that we are seeing more of lately and the final product just seems to lack cohesion. It's one of thoseA reasonably watchable movie and Aubrey Plaza is hard not to like. Ultimately however, the film descends into the sort of hipster drivel that we are seeing more of lately and the final product just seems to lack cohesion. It's one of those movies where after seeing the trailer you don't know how they could possibly make a full film based on what you've seen. I should probably start trusting my instincts when I feel that way about a preview, instead of deciding to watch a film based on the reviews and/or out of curiosity after seeing a head-scratching trailer.… Expand
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6
poewilsonFeb 6, 2014
The movie is what one could deem an alt. romantic comedy any other belief going in is only going to lead you into a sad state affairs. The casting is uninspired, but there are not many romantic comedies alt. or regular that can say otherwise.The movie is what one could deem an alt. romantic comedy any other belief going in is only going to lead you into a sad state affairs. The casting is uninspired, but there are not many romantic comedies alt. or regular that can say otherwise. So in terms of enjoyment do you like quirky things? Do you have a positive state of being even when the evidence suggests otherwise? Congratulations this film is for you, everyone else exit the room because that ending will surely ruin your day.
Entertainment value if you like quirky films a 7. The Poe Scale is 5.5 that I will bump to a six as this films budget was under a million.
Acting: 1/2
Cinematography: 1/2
Editing: 1/2
Effects and Design 1/2
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ydnar4Nov 30, 2014
I didn't find the movie all that funny, but it did have an effective dramatic side. I thought that they did well by not getting too technical about all the components of time travel because that would have just made it boring. I reallyI didn't find the movie all that funny, but it did have an effective dramatic side. I thought that they did well by not getting too technical about all the components of time travel because that would have just made it boring. I really enjoyed Jake Johnson in this movie I would've liked to have seen a bit more from him in the movie. However Karan Soni and Mark Duplass were both characters that I didn't really care for. I think the really I didn't like this movie as much as I had hoped was because it just gets too romantic. Safety Not Guaranteed isn't bad but I probably wouldn't watch it again.… Expand
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amheretojudgeJun 10, 2018
a risk not worth taking..

Safety Not Guaranteed The chemistry among the characters isn't explored and neither is detailed or given enough range and room to the viewers and also the actors to perform and factor in accordingly to justify thea risk not worth taking..

Safety Not Guaranteed The chemistry among the characters isn't explored and neither is detailed or given enough range and room to the viewers and also the actors to perform and factor in accordingly to justify the occurring events and the actions of the characters. The camera work could have been a lot better and neither is shot pleasingly to impress the audience and is short on other technical aspects like background score and editing too. The writing is strong and has potential premise to feed off the audience throughout its run time (of almost 90 minutes which is short and to-the-point and works in its favor) . Colin Trevorrow; the director, has done a decent work on executing but lacks to communicate with the audience through its characters and unfortunately verbal sparring too. The performance isn't convincing especially coming from the lead actors (Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass) makes it more disappointing. It hits hard and fast and moves swiftly in front of the viewers but the issue in here is that it fails to create the anticipated impact on screen. Safety Not Guaranteed is a risk not worth taking as it all narrows down to a moot point that the makers sweat to make.… Expand
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