Athens International Film Festival
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Safety Not Guaranteed

“WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before."

“WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before." Three reporters come across this ad and decide to locate the responsible (anonymous) party for a write-up. They soon track down the mysterious Kenneth, who Darius – the only woman on the research team – is asked to approach, but the more she infiltrates Kenneth’s life, the less she can guarantee her physical and emotional safety. Screenwriter Derek Connolly strikes the right balance between romance and comedy with discreet si fi touches, in a subversive offering that simply refuses to stick to the rules of the genre. Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass deliver refreshing performances studded with hilarious lines that may not guarantee your safety but they can certainly guarantee you’ll be falling off your chair with laughter. K.Th.


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Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Colin Trevorrow

Σενάριο / Screenwriter: Derek Connolly

Φωτογραφία / DoP: Benjamine Kasulke

Μουσική / Music: Ryan Miller

Μοντάζ / Editor: Franklin Peterson, Joe Landauer

Ηθοποιοί / Principal Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson, Karan Soni

ΗΠΑ / USA

2012

Εγχρωμο / Color

85'

Αγγλικά / English

* Screened on September 20th and September 21st



    Publication date: 2012-08-21 19:49:08

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