It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

It's great to find out that there are quite a few die hard fans of 'Safe Men' here on IMDb. Where I 'come from', just about nobody gets this (resulting in ridiculous ratings) - I'm not sure it's a Dutch thing or not. The humor just doesn't appeal to many people, it being too corny and 'soft' or something - but if you like clever details and some heartfelt sentiments borderlining on the ridiculous, it's all there (about the genius of raccoons, for instance). For me, it works plenty. And the film has a great cast to boot as well, their crazy parts come completely naturally to them - yes, that's a compliment. Paul Giamatti, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Lerner and Harvey Fierstein: it's all good.Maybe the ending is a little too low key, but it still fits with rest of the script, which is very much made up of silly, dialogue-driven scenes and has nothing to do with credibility or anything like that. Drink a couple of beers or smoke some pot (if you are in the appropriate country and or state) and just sit back and enjoy...A small 8 out of 10.

I absolutely loved this very subtle very outrageous wonderful comedy. Sam Rockwell and Steve Zahn do rival the best pairings in comedy history in this movie. The supporting cast is terrific and the story is also rather gripping. If someone tells you this movie is bad... DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM PLEASE watch it! Then decide for yourself. Everything about this movie was well done. ALSO watch HITCHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXIE (another Sam Rockwell film) VERY VERY FUNNY as well SAFE MEN was buried in the vault of some silly company and was not released very widely. What a tragic mistake! This comedy rivals anything Woody Allen has done (And I am a VERY big Woody Allen fan)

When a movie has so much good natured humor and generally a lot of heart one can forgive anything. While it has extremely low production values and obviously made on an equally low budget, the sheer fun of it all makes this a movie that many have great affection for. Sam Rockwell's well proven off kilter charm is used to great effect. He's paired beautifully with Steve Zahn as the pitiful singing duo coerced into a life of crime. They are supported by a number of equally engaging characters such as Michael Lerner's overbearing Jewish mobster, Mark Ruffalo's soft hearted safe cracker and best of all Paul Giamatti's "Veal Chop". Giamatti is hilarious as well as touching as the mobster's incapable lackey."Safe Men" is an affectionate ode to deluded losers. These characters are losers simply because they are desperately trying to be something they are clearly not cut out for. They are basically a bunch of good guys on the wrong track. Lerner's gangster threatens all sorts of mean acts, but ultimately just wants to give a big hug to all. Zahn's character has a strong inkling something is amiss when after years of trying to hit the big time they are playing to a very silent senior citizen audience. Rockwell, the king of deluded losers, tries to placate him with the explanation that it's a Polish custom to show appreciation by remaining silent. Maybe it appeals to the delusions that most of us at some point or another are subject to. Whatever; this may be a small, slight movie, but its an immensely enjoyable one.

and 1999 and 2000 and well, I'd venture to say its one of the best indie comedies in perhaps 10 years or more! Thank you john hamburg and crew for treating audiences to a heapin helpin of veal chop, padded a$$, and mc "pimp limp" victor!