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Safe (15)

Safe (15)

Action, Crime, Thriller

Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, finds herself pursued by the Triads, the Russian mob, and corrupt NYC cops. Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by the gangsters on Mei's trail.

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The critical consensus

Like the title suggests, there’s not much that’s daring about this formulaic fare...ut it boasts an unstoppable, adrenaline-fuelled energy – from street-level chase scenes to shoot outs in hotels, bars and restaurants. Coupled with Statham’s gruff machismo, it makes for a surprisingly satisfying slug-fest.

***(*)(*)Vincent Renwick, The List, 23/04/2012

Jason Statham, yet again hewn from solid machismo, strives to entertain us by kicking multitudes of ass in a fast-paced action thriller that can’t let go of a proven formula.

***(*)(*)Siobhan Synnot, The Scotsman, 29/04/2012

With Yakin's all-action plot operating like clockwork, an on-song Statham proves anything but expendable in a genre he dominates. Predictable, sure, but equally pleasurable.

***(*)(*)James Mottram, Total Film, 01/05/2012

The massive body count is no compensation for a coherent story or memorable action.

**(*)(*)(*)Henry Fitzherbert, Daily Express, 02/05/2012

While Statham plays to his strengths, Safe allows him to expand his range a bit.

****(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 03/05/2012

A rough, exhausting, exhilarating action picture with a payoff which would have delighted Sam Fuller or Howard Hawks. The Stath — an actual Olympian, remember — is on top form.

****(*)Kim Newman, Empire Online, 01/05/2012

Crisp, frill-free, unambarrassable.

***(*)(*)Leo Robson, Financial Times, 03/05/2012

It's tough delivering an action performance with heart. Statham's cracked it.

***(*)(*)Henry Barnes, The Guardian, 03/05/2012

Profoundly trashy and violent, Safe clatters along with a thrilling seat-of-its-pants propulsiveness. There’s no messing around and that’s why it works; Statham just beats, shoots and leaves.

***(*)(*)Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 03/05/2012

No-one can beat Statham when it comes to a hard-as-nails hero with a strawberry creme centre. Consider your position safe, Mr S.

***(*)(*)Alison Rowat, The Herald, 03/05/2012

Throw in corrupt cops and a dodgy mayor and you've got a pretty crowded house, which Statham proceeds to trash with fists, firepower and flying high-kicks.

**(*)(*)(*)Anthony Quinn, The Independent, 04/05/2012

Efficient? Yes. Surprising? You must be kidding, surely.

***(*)(*)David Edwards, Daily Record, 04/05/2012

A hard-boiled New York crime thriller which is just as efficient, unpretentious, and wryly aware of its own silliness as Statham himself.

Nicholas Barber, The Independent, 06/05/2012

Only goes to show you can't make silk Speedos out of thick ears.

Philip French, The Observer, 06/05/2012

Whip-smart pacing and breathless photography mask the silliness admirably.

*(*)(*)(*)(*)Paul Fairclough, Little White Lies, 03/05/2012

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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