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  1. JohnRice

    Discussion of "Safe"

    Does anyone suppose that their blind tolerance toward her condition is actually destructive, as opposed to a tougher approach, which might have gotten her out of her ultimately self destructive path? Patrick, I sure see why you recommended this film to me. First, Carol strongly reminds me of...
  2. JohnRice

    Discussion of "Safe"

    Maybe this is part of the reason there is such disagreement on this film. We are so often asked to sympathize with the characters, it becomes expected. I really felt no sympathy for the main character. I felt more like I was watching a case study. I also think the phenomena shown in the...
  3. JohnRice

    Discussion of "Safe"

    Thanks guys. I sure like good ambiguous film. I like the idea that she is expecting others to give her life fulfillment. She never really takes the burdon of this on herself, but always seeks the quick, easy "magic pill" answer from others.
  4. JohnRice

    Discussion of "Safe"

    Yes, The response is overwhelming.
  5. JohnRice

    Discussion of "Safe"

    As in, the film with Julianne Moore. I just saw this tonight, and I know it is on the favorite list of several other members. I am curious about the interpretations others have of this film. After one viewing and not too much thought, it seems like Carol (Moore) is making herself "allergic"...
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