He is repped by Paradigm, Madhouse Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham. Guggenheim also snagged his first book deal this year. He has Stolen (formerly Medallion), starring Nicolas Cage and Malin Akerman, awaiting release, and he wrote the spec Narco Sub, a submarine thriller that was to have been late director Tony Scott’s next movie. Since selling the first Safe House as a spec, Guggenheim has gone on to a successful writing career. STORY: Ryan Reynolds to Star in Atom Egoyan’s Thriller ‘Queen of the Night’ Thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds For the past year, rookie CIA agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) has been eager to prove himself while cooling his heels at an inactive South African post. Tobin Frost (Oscar-winner Denzel Washington), one of the CIAs most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. Sources say the studio is keen to have Washington involved, however.Īll parties were mum as to whether the new project would be a prequel or a sequel. Washington’s involvement is less clear because (spoiler alert) his character didn’t survive the first movie. Reynolds likely would return to star in the sequel, though a source says no deal has been made. At a remote location, the CIA's safe house is guarded by a rookie operative, Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds). This alerts the CIA and sends their team to a gripping chase in Cape Town, South Africa. Not a great film then, but a solid one nonetheless.STORY: Stephen Gaghan to Direct ‘Candy Store’ With Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington Circlingĭirected by Daniel Espinosa, Safe House made $126 million domestically and $202 million worldwide. Tyro CIA agent Ryan Reynolds, managing the agencys little-used safe house in Cape Town, is suddenly given the task of protecting the agencys most brilliant officer, Denzel Washington, a rogue. One of the CIA's most wanted, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), is back on the run after a ten-year disappearance. director of photography Editing by Richard Pearson Casting By Sarah Finn. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Ramin Djawadi Cinematography by Oliver Wood. The plot has its share of twists and turns to keep viewers engaged, and I thought the violent but inevitable climax was particularly decent. Directed by Daniel Espinosa Writing Credits David Guggenheim. While the plot is routine to say the least, SAFE HOUSE at least looks good and the cinematography is strong. Ryan Reynolds is, inevitably, less impressive as the forgettable younger lead, but there are a handful of decent supporting parts for the likes of Liam Cunningham, Brendan Gleeson, Vera Farmiga, and Robert Patrick. Nevertheless, he's the best thing in the film by far, delivering a kind of laconic toughness that really works in its favour. Washington can do these kinds of roles in his sleep by now, and it's fair to say that the character of Tobin Frost is hardly a stretch. For SAFE HOUSE is a fast paced, action-oriented movie that features a handful of breakneck shoot-outs, and a film that's held together for the most part by another assured role for Denzel Washington. What we have here is an entirely familiar film that nevertheless manages to score a few points along the way, mostly in the action stakes. He is surprised to get a last minute reservation the CIA has captured Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a notorious and very dangerous ex-CIA. He spends his days bouncing a ball against the walls, trying to stave off boredom. SAFE HOUSE is a South Africa-filmed action flick that inevitably finds itself heavily indebted to the whole Paul Greengrass BOURNE style in the tale of a cop and a crim who have to team up when they find themselves pursued by a ruthless and murderous gang. After almost a year as the 'landlord' of a safe house in Cape Town, he wants to transfer to a more high-profile gig.
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