Buried (2010)

This movie has an absolutely terrifying premise and its execution is equally as terrifying. You felt like you were along side Ryan Reynolds inside that coffin the whole time...because you were.

Paul Conroy (Reynolds) is an American contractor working in Iraq in the midst of America's war with the country. One day, he wakes up (regains consciousness) inside a coffin at an unknown distance underground. All he has are a cell phone with the language set to Arabic, a lighter, glowstick, flask and flashlight. He must not be far below the surface as he is able to get a limited cell signal and begins dialing whatever he can. His wife, his company, a friend of his wife who he's apparently not fond of. No one answers. He finally gets through to someone: His captor. The man on the other end of the phone demands millions from the American government, or else he will be left there to die. Soon after, a hostage finder who works secretly with the USA, starts to look for him. So now, Paul has a difficult choice: Listen to the man trying to find him or the one who may just keep him buried in the ground.

I was completely spellbound at how Rodrigo Cortes was able to keep my attention inside an enclosed space on one actor for 90 minutes. They managed to give Reynolds' character a complete backstory through all of the phone calls he is able to make. His pain felt real and, while I'm not claustrophobic, I may be after watching this. The edge of my seat is completely worn out after watching it. This is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Grade: A