Buried: a thriller not recommended for claustrophobics
Burieddirected by Rodrigo Cortés, immerses the viewer in a nightmare situation: Paul Conroy, an American truck driver on a mission in Iraq, wakes up buried alive in a wooden coffin, with no memory of how he ended up there. With only a lighter, a half-charged cell phone and 90 minutes of oxygenPaul must fight against time and confined space to try to escape.
The film stands out for its bold concept: all the action takes place inside the coffin and immerses viewers an oppressive and engaging atmosphere. Cortés’ ingenious direction, combined with Ryan Reynolds’ performance, maintains constant tension.
A box office success
The thriller also highlights the consequences of the conflict in Iraq, with a decidedly pessimistic tone. Paul is not only trapped in a coffin, but also in a cold bureaucratic system, where every interaction seems to delay a potential release.
In this suffocating closed door, the interpreter of Deadpool offers a remarkable performance, accurately embodying panic and desperation. and his character’s determination to survive. Known for his roles in comedies and action films, Ryan Reynolds demonstrates the full extent of his dramatic talent here, carrying the film on his shoulders with great intensity, until the last second.
Upon his release, Buried was widely acclaimed by critics. On the site Rotten tomatoesthe film has an approval rating of 87% based on 157 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10.
At the box office, the film was a great success, grossing more than 19 million dollars, for a minimum budget estimated at three million dollars.
Source: Cine Serie
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