Buried 2010

                            

I want to preface this by saying: I worked at a movie theatre as an usher at the time of this release. I was able to watch small clips and scenes as I monitored each auditorium for shenanigans but I was never able to "Watch" the movie. I never had the time. It recently came back through my consciousness thanks to the lead actor himself, Ryan Reynolds, tweeting about it. One of the many streaming services of our golden technological age happens to have it as an option. So this past weekend, after making dinner, my darling man-thing sat down to game and I sat down to watch something I knew he wouldn't be interested in. 

Sweet. Baby. Jesus. 

Lets first start with the popular ratings.

IMDB: 7.0/10 (really good for IMDB)

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% w/ an audience score of 65%

This movie...

I really enjoyed the perspective and minimalist  requirements needed to tell this story. For a 6'2" man to film what is essentially a one-man play in a tiny box. BRAVO!

The story itself doesn't present in the normal outline of tell em, show em, tell em again. Your forced to draw your own conclusions only as the clues present themselves. I particularly enjoyed this aspect. Lighting and next to zero soundtrack was ON POINT!.

I am very proud of Mr. Reynolds for going outside his Rom-Com, Funny Guy persona to attempt the unique character you see in this film. 

I enjoy any film that makes me feel strong emotion. This one is definitely in that category. As the audience, I warn you, it does take about the 1st 15-ish minutes to be immersed in what the character is feeling. After that....you are on a roller-coaster of indignation, empathy, and fear. 

As the final scene cut to black...SON OF A BITCH! 

This movie may not be for everyone, and that's okay. I would definitely categorize it as an avant-garde thriller that anyone who enjoys the filmography of Mr. Reynolds should definitely see.

I give this film a 5/5

1. Cinematic-ally pleasing: includes cinematography, costuming, and overall appeal (1 pt)

2. Underlying Score: Does the music support the story (1) 

3. Acting: Actors show range and pull me into the story (1)

4. Plot/Story: Did the story engage? Did it have all the things a story needed? (1)

5. Would I personally buy it to add to my collection YES (1)

Please let me know what you thought of the movie and I will gladly watch/read/listen to any suggestions and review.

Much love to all,

ZB