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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 ... you will be so caught up in the movie that its surprisingly abrupt ending will leave you with your mouth agape. Rated: A Sep 9, 2017 Full Review Laura Kern Film Comment Magazine A nifty gimmick rarely translates into satisfying cinema, but Buried qualifies as an exception. Jun 20, 2013 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 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. Rated: B Apr 14, 2011 Full Review Elissa Suh Moviepudding It always takes an outsider to make the grim but true parallels... Aug 21, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The nightmare scenario of being buried alive has never had such a realistic portrayal in cinema. Rated: 3/4 Aug 3, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz [A] tightly plotted, tension-filled thriller which is best described as a cross between The Descent, Saw and Phone Booth. Rated: 4.5/5 May 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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ChrisCSH H Buried is a heart pounding claustrophobic hell ride That showcases the great acting of Ryan Reynolds when he is put in a drama. This film is as close as you’re gonna get to feel like you’re actually buried in a coffin unless you’re actually buried in a coffin. The great direction of Rodrigo Cortes Showing A full length feature film, and only seeing one specific are The whole entire film really does show the directing chops of Rodrigo Cortes. The drama can get so intense that by the end of the film, it will leave you shocked and will stay in your mind for at least a day or two. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Sean T Didn’t connect with the main character. Just watch a mrs beast video and call it a day. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review Carter C This film was definitely the most thrilling and dramatic (a good dramatic) I’ve seen in a very long time! Reynolds really put his heart and soul into this film, along with keeping the humor that made him famous with him too. It can be a bit boring sometimes and there’s no action to love, but in a movie like this, you don’t need action to be a good film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/16/24 Full Review Cash S Buried is a very intense and impressive film. They could've easily had the film take place inside and outside of the coffin, but instead they make the genius decision to have the film take place entirely underground in a coffin, there's no one on screen other than Ryan Reynolds, and it keeps you invested from beginning to end. This movie could've gotten really old really fast, but instead it keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time, and it makes you really care about this man. The film is paced surprisingly well, considering the premise, and I was never bored. Ryan Reynolds shows that he can do more than just be charming and sarcastic, with possibly his career-best performance that proves that he is a fantastic actor. This film also has some really emotional moments between his mom and wife that actually got me kind of teary-eyed. The big glaring issue for me is the ending. I hate when films do these depressing downer endings. I thought this was very well made film, it just wasn't quite as great as it could've been. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Theemuis 1 Really placed Ryan Reynolds acting talent to the max Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Daniel G One of the most breath taking movies i've ever seen even tho we can only see a man and a coffin for more than half of the movie, a simply made movie with alot of meaning behind it, since it starts until it ends it offers a huge amount of emotions that you might not be able to control. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 Full Review 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
Versus Entertainment S.L., Audiovisual Aval SGR
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
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