The Safety of Objects

2001
15
2h 1m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

4.4K

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Drama

Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

4.4K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations

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Trivia
Kristen Stewart's film debut.

Goofs
In the opening credits when the families are being listed, the Jennings family is listed as "The Jennings." The correct plural is "The Jenningses."

Quotes
Esther Gold: If you are ever in a praying situation with Him: Be Specific! Include certain clauses. It's not enough to assume that if a person lives they'll be okay... Cause God has a wicked sense of humor. And even though he knows you mean more, he'll only give you exactly what you ask for.

Connections
Spoofs Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary (1997)

Soundtracks
Paul's Song
Written by Michael Cavadias, Charles Nieland and Barb Morrison
Performed by Bullet

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Review

Featured review

9/10

Better than the 'B' our local newspaper critic gave it

The Safety of Objects was Altman-like in its intertwining of stories but without the messy overlay of voices and sound. The connections among the families in a suburban neighborhood created an interesting tension, as crucial information and backstory emerged. Watch how short stories from a collection are woven to make a quilt about life in the burbs (and the secret life of kids, as well as couples)

What I especially found provocative in this film was how some dangerous situations turned out as one would expect, but others teetered on the edge of 'Oh, no,' yet were resolved without harm.