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Buried

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A civilian truck driver in Iraq, Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds) falls victim to a band of insurgents. An unknown length of time later, Paul awakes in a coffin, with little more than a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, Paul must fight panic, despair and delirium as he awaits a rescue that might not arrive in time.
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Wringing a seemingly impossible amount of gripping drama out of its claustrophobic premise, Buried is a nerve-wracking showcase for Ryan Reynolds' talent.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/09/2017
A
... you will be so caught up in the movie that its surprisingly abrupt ending will leave you with your mouth agape. Go to Full Review
Laura Kern Film Comment Magazine 06/20/2013
A nifty gimmick rarely translates into satisfying cinema, but Buried qualifies as an exception. Go to Full Review
Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 04/14/2011
B
Conveys the intensity and introspective horror of its subject's extreme life-or-death circumstances far more authentically and grippingly than the similar, flashier and shallower 127 Hours. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11
3/5
The story doesn't take you into any unexpected places, but Ryan Reynolds is extremely watchable and keeps your attention the entire time he's underground. Go to Full Review
Elissa Suh Moviepudding (Substack) 08/21/2023
It always takes an outsider to make the grim but true parallels... Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/03/2023
3/4
The nightmare scenario of being buried alive has never had such a realistic portrayal in cinema. Go to Full Review
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Blake- N @PBSAniDom 21h Buried is one of the most intense thrillers of the 2010s, proving that a simple concept can still be incredibly effective. The film creates nonstop tension from beginning to end while keeping the audience completely invested. What makes it stand out is how claustrophobic and suspenseful it feels without relying on huge action scenes or constant twists. Every moment feels important, and the atmosphere keeps getting heavier as the story progresses. Ryan Reynolds delivers one of his strongest performances here, carrying the entire movie with raw emotion and believable panic. The direction and sound design also deserve praise for making such a limited setting feel gripping and cinematic. Overall, Buried is a smart, nerve-racking thriller that succeeds through strong acting, tension, and simplicity. It is a film that sticks with you long after it ends, and I’d easily give it a 9/10. See more Nick S @NScan6n6s6 Apr 23 I wish Ryan Reynolds was still this good. See more Steve T @RT55163094 Apr 8 A very claustrophobic film. Besides that I found ot boring. See more M G @gennuso Feb 11 Nothing happens in this movie .I saw this when it was at the blockbuster movie box outside the grocery store long ago . oh ..uh yeah .. he's buried alive See more Jeepers C @RT12312147 Feb 5 This movie is outstanding. All the claustrophobic action makes you feel like you are in the coffin with Ryan Reynolds himself. You will be thinking about what this guy just went through, long after after watching the movie. See more VaughntheExpert .. @Vaughnexpertise Feb 5 Not bad will have you at the edge of your seat and the end is a bit of a eye opener good watch. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A civilian truck driver in Iraq, Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds) falls victim to a band of insurgents. An unknown length of time later, Paul awakes in a coffin, with little more than a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, Paul must fight panic, despair and delirium as he awaits a rescue that might not arrive in time.
Director
Rodrigo Cortés
Producer
Adrián Guerra, Peter Safran
Screenwriter
Chris Sparling
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Audiovisual Aval SGR, Versus Entertainment S.L.
Rating
R (Some Violent Content|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
1h 34m