Episode #14: Safe House (Part 2)

Just how much is there to say about a mediocre spy action flick? Quite a bit, it turns out. Tune in as Andrew and Frank discuss what the filmmakers might have been aiming for (or not). What is the film's primary message? Is its cynical refreshing or just depressing? Is the protagonist in danger of losing his soul? SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 3:09 - Institutions as inherently corrupt 8:53 - The second safe house, the government pawn 12:37 - Action scene flaws, logic gaps and supermen 16:09 - The protagonist's character arc; is he becoming corrupted or not? 24:56 - The romance; what does it reveal about his character? 31:51 - The relationship with Tobin Frost, the ending 39:00 - Plot holes 40:30 - The death of a (sort of) key character 42:46 - Lots of punching and gratuitous corpse shooting 44:35 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!