I watched an independent, low budget movie this
weekend that I highly recommend. My mom told me about it, so I thought it would
be a “chick flick” with a predictable plot, a happy ending and a big sugary
helping of romance. Thankfully, this movie is the opposite of predictable. The
story follows a reporter and two young interns from Seattle Magazine as they
try to find and figure out a man who placed a personal ad in the magazine seeking
someone to be his companion for time traveling. Is the time traveler a mental
patient or a just a little dim? The
discoveries these 3 magazine workers make on this assignment are profound and
at times hilarious. I found myself rooting for the existence of magic and
actual time travel long before the astonishing end to this movie. The cast is
largely unknown, with the only familiar face that of Aubrey Plaza, who plays
the same sort of jaded and deadpan character she portrays in the TV show Parks
and Recreation. In this movie she is transformed as she gets to know the reclusive,
strangely child-like grocery store clerk with big time travelling plans. This time
machine builder who placed the ad is played by Mark Duplass, who along with his
brother Jay produced the film. Mark and Jay make a very creative team, having
been band mates in the independent rock band “Volcano, I’m Still Excited” in Louisiana.
In “Safety”, Mark’s nerdy, boyish character quickly gains our devotion. These likable characters embark on an
adventure where they are the classic underdogs, with little hope of success and
yet
The movie ends with a surprising and uplifting bang.
I recommend you settle in and watch this movie next weekend. It’s a really nice
way to spend a couple of hours.
Here take a look at this trailer...
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