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Buried (2010). This is a movie that requires lots of trust going in, and it takes a while before that trust gets earned. For movie fans that are moved by daring premises, this will be an amazing experience. But for those with short attention spans or that prefer the typical movie setup then you will almost assuredly be disappointed by Buried.

The story was ridiculously simple, and the challenge here was finding a way to fill its run time. Once it got going, though, I was fully sucked in and never again did I wonder how they were going to pull it off, instead finding myself whisked away by this terrifying ride.

Ryan Reynolds makes for an unlikely choice to helm this gripping tale, but he pulls it off miraculously. This movie demands that every possible emotion be elicited and then conveyed, and Ryan does so swimmingly in the tight confines of the set.

The direction and camera work make small wonders grow into a magnificent movie experience. With so little to work with, the camera and limited lighting is used in every possible way to help the story unravel. In doing so the audience almost becomes a participant in Ryan's plight, and his highs and lows are not just seen but felt.

Little more can be said of this flick without ruining it, so for those that are fans of claustrophobic thrillers then this is a must see. Merci.
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