The Coolest thing about Safe House other than Denzel Washington is the location, location, location. Capetown, South Africa is the backdrop for most of the action. The young Swedish director, Daniel Espinosa, spent much of his time growing up in Africa, in Mozambique especially, and he knows South Africa well. As for the story, it is predictable; however, the action is like a roller coaster...non-stop. Ryan Reynolds serves as the worthy co-star to Washington, a vulnerable and ambitious C.I.A. rookie.