The hilarious script is actually based on a real classified ad from years ago. The man who placed the ad gave the producers permission to use it as a starting point for a film, and he even has a cameo in the movie.
But
Safety Not Guaranteed isn’t just a comedy. The story has real heart. That, and
Star Wars jokes. The climax of the film was met by the largest applause that I’ve heard at Sundance this year. Festival-goers were on cloud nine leaving the theater. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this film win the audience award. I would be surprised if the film doesn’t get picked up quickly.
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Mark Duplass plays the character seriously for great comedic effect. He might be insane but you want to believe that he’s for real.
Jake Johnson is also great in a supporting role. Johnson is an up and coming name in comedy, who now has a starring role on the hit tv series
New Girl. You might also recognize him as the on-screen director in
Paper Heart or as Teddy in Max Winkler’s
Ceremony.