Well somebody, somewhere, thought this was a good idea for a movie treatment. Having only seen Ryan Reynolds in super-hero flicks (Green Lantern, Deadpool), I wasn't sure how he'd do in this story about a guy stuck in and buried in a coffin in the middle of the Iraqi desert. For about ninety five minutes you have to live and experience Paul Conroy's (Reynolds) desperate attempt to find a way out while the terrorist who's holding him hostage underground demands payment in exchange for his life and that of his fiancee in the outside world. If you have claustrophobia, you might have a little problem with this picture; besides the confined space it's mostly dark except for what light is provided by a cigarette lighter. With a cell phone left behind by the man who imprisoned him, Conroy does his best with limited means to think outside the box and call anyone who might be able to offer help. The twist ending suggests this story might have better been served in a slightly shortened format appearing in a venue like the 'Twilight Zone', or on second thought, make that 'Tales From the Crypt'.
Review of Buried
