Safety Not Guaranteed

Name: Safety Not Guaranteed
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 8, 2012
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Jake M. Johnson, Jenica Bergere, Karan Soni, Mark Duplass

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FilmDistrict | Release Date: June 8, 2012 | R

Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Jake M. Johnson, Jenica Bergere, Karan Soni, Mark Duplass

Summary: When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he¹s solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, andWhen an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he¹s solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you. (FilmDistrict)… Expand

Director: Colin Trevorrow

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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Claudia Puig

Jun 14, 2012

It's equally endearing as a sweetly funny romance between two likable oddballs and as a low-tech time-travel thriller, and has something profound to say about making the most of the present. Read full review

John DeFore

Jun 4, 2012

Aubrey Plaza proves she can carry a film with this multiplex-friendly comedy about time travel. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Jun 14, 2012

This is the rare movie with no one to root against, a film filled with good guys and weird guys (and gals), all of whom you hope find what they're looking for, even if you know that's not possible. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Jun 6, 2012

Safety Not Guaranteed is a fable of ''redemption,'' and it's too tidy by half, but it is also very sweetly told. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Jun 7, 2012

The main flaw is that, as an actor, Duplass isn't able to make the audience love him. Picture "Bottle Rocket"-era Owen Wilson in the role, and you've got something special. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Jun 7, 2012

That time machine - a wonderful-looking gizmo with some lasers stolen from a medical laboratory - really exists. Whether it works or not, you'll have to see for yourself. It's worth the wait. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Vadim Rizov

Jun 5, 2012

Not sure if you'll enjoy Safety Not Guaranteed? Here's a quick litmus test: how do you feel about watching Mark Duplass, accompanying himself on zither (!), singing a heartfelt song about how "everyone in the big machine tries to break your heart?" Read full review

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UtopianStuff

Jul 3, 2013

Retro cinematic joy. I doubt that there is anyone who will not like this movie. Its witty, funny, well acted, well shot, imaginative, well thought out, well written, beautifully executed and the list just goes on. Its an extremely amazing dramedy which has way too many perks and NO cons. IRetro cinematic joy. I doubt that there is anyone who will not like this movie. Its witty, funny, well acted, well shot, imaginative, well thought out, well written, beautifully executed and the list just goes on. Its an extremely amazing dramedy which has way too many perks and NO cons. I recommend this movie to all movie goers.… Expand

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Kiva

Aug 11, 2013

I don't know why but I really liked Safety not guaranteed. It has great story and plot and it's really smart. It shows how important friendship is. It had some extremely funny moments and it was humouristic but it also had some sad moments. It had also sci-fi moments and the combination ofI don't know why but I really liked Safety not guaranteed. It has great story and plot and it's really smart. It shows how important friendship is. It had some extremely funny moments and it was humouristic but it also had some sad moments. It had also sci-fi moments and the combination of those three is really good and the result of that film was excellent. The actors were ok and the film had many things going on which made it really interesting. I liked it I didn't know the film but when I read about it I knew that I would like. An indie-low budget-must-watch. I guarantee you that you will like this film!… Expand

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sanctuaryreview

Aug 8, 2012

http://www.sanctuaryreview.com/2012/08/movie-review-safety-not-guaranteed.html#more This summer has had an overwhelming amount of indie romance flicks. Every other week it seems like there is another dramedy staring a who

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MarcDoyle

Jun 24, 2012

The writing is extremely tight in this film. The acting - especially Jake Johnson from The New Girl - is uniformly solid. What starts out as a quirky, snarky story truly ends with substance. It's unexpectedly satisfying.

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DCEdmonds

Nov 13, 2014

"Safety Not Guaranteed" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Great idea with near perfect execution. The main idea that we sometimes wish that we could go back in time and change something resonates with us all. The film doesn't aim very high and that's a good thing. It sticks with"Safety Not Guaranteed" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Great idea with near perfect execution. The main idea that we sometimes wish that we could go back in time and change something resonates with us all. The film doesn't aim very high and that's a good thing. It sticks with what it is and doesn't try too much.

The Bad: Slows down somewhat and becomes a little monotonous towards the end. A couple of side stories lose their charm halfway through and you'd rather they focus on the main one.… Expand

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ydnar4

Nov 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 really enjoyed Jake Johnson in this movie I would've liked toI 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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shiftworker

Nov 30, 2016

Sci-fi. Guy recruits people to go back in time with him to save his girlfriend. Government agents take an interest. Not enough to hold my interest, turned off after half an hour.

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