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rockstarnati · 01-28-2011, 07:49 AM

Just blind bought this, $20 at Walmart, worth every penny. Great film. I disagree about replay value personally, but definitely see where everyone is coming from. Reynolds looks like Bruce Campbell in the Evil Dead movies on the cover. Just wanted to point that out. Lol

OneWayFilms · 01-28-2011, 03:28 PM

Great film. INCREDIBLE acting that should have earned Ryan an award, he single handedly carried this ENTIRE movie, ALL ALONE. Even Tom Hanks in Castaway had a supporting cast at the beginning and end.

But not Ryan, only voices to react to. His acting skills were INCREDIBLE and so was his wide range of emotions. From fear, desperation, anger, frustration, helplessness, and rage, all within an hour and a half.

The director is also to be commended for his work in working with Ryan and the story is compelling to watch due to the build-up and your hope of his rescue. The unknown is what forces you to suffer through this journey WITH the main character.

However, this is not one that could easily be watched over again. Not because of it's intensity or limited space, but simply, because once you know what happens to our main character, and how it ends, the journey seems unbearable to watch again. The reason for sticking to it has been lost after the first viewing, and while the performance is INCREDIBLE, the film lacks ENTERTAINMENT to make repeat viewings worth it.

It's like watching a boat sink, over and over again, unless you have some action, or an entertaining sub-plot going on WHILE it sinks, like Titanic, to make it worth repeat viewing.

Nothing entertaining here to watch. This was like watching a student film doing an experiment, and giving it an A+ grade. But now that the project is over, it better serves as a memory, or a lesson well taught.

Almost like sitting through a thought-provoking seminar, you enjoy it once and got alot out of it, but you wouldn't want to sit through it again, ......you got it the first time.

And this is from someone who LOVES to rewatch my favorite films over and over again for the sheer sake of being entertained.

technique · 01-28-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Great film. INCREDIBLE acting that should have earned Ryan an award, he single handedly carried this ENTIRE movie, ALL ALONE. Even Tom Hanks in Castaway had a supporting cast at the beginning and end.

But not Ryan, only voices to react to. His acting skills were INCREDIBLE and so was his wide range of emotions. From fear, desperation, anger, frustration, helplessness, and rage, all within an hour and a half.

The director is also to be commended for his work in working with Ryan and the story is compelling to watch due to the build-up and your hope of his rescue. The unknown is what forces you to suffer through this journey WITH the main character.

However, this is not one that could easily be watched over again. Not because of it's intensity or limited space, but simply, because once you know what happens to our main character, and how it ends, the journey seems unbearable to watch again. The reason for sticking to it has been lost after the first viewing, and while the performance is INCREDIBLE, the film lacks ENTERTAINMENT to make repeat viewings worth it.

It's like watching a boat sink, over and over again, unless you have some action, or an entertaining sub-plot going on WHILE it sinks, like Titanic, to make it worth repeat viewing.

Nothing entertaining here to watch. This was like watching a student film doing an experiment, and giving it an A+ grade. But now that the project is over, it better serves as a memory, or a lesson well taught.

Almost like sitting through a thought-provoking seminar, you enjoy it once and got alot out of it, but you wouldn't want to sit through it again, ......you got it the first time.

And this is from someone who LOVES to rewatch my favorite films over and over again for the sheer sake of being entertained.

Great review and i agree i think Reynolds was snubbed by the Oscars, he was incredible in this. The director Rodrigo Cortés did a great job with such limited space in the coffin and i look forward to his future films.

rammsteinfan · 01-28-2011, 09:01 PM

Did a blind buy on this one and already watched it twice since release day. Great little film that never gets boring.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 01-28-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rammsteinfan

Did a blind buy on this one and already watched it twice since release day. Great little film that never gets boring.

I also liked it but man I would have a hard time watching this twice in a short span. But nice to see you like it.

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JamesKurtovich · 01-28-2011, 09:12 PM

Good movie. Reynolds is a very good actor and should spend more time in serious roles like this.

I don't know what pissed me off more, the fact that he couldn't get connected to anyone right away or that when he finally did, they didn't seem to care all that much. It was like, he was in a different world and everyone else was still living there own lives oblivious to his suffering...

blufellas · 01-28-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rammsteinfan

Did a blind buy on this one and already watched it twice since release day. Great little film that never gets boring.

Same Here.

Scorch · 01-30-2011, 08:20 PM

This movie was difficult at times to watch for me because I'm claustrophobic.. but I did manage to finish it, and .. wow. Just.. wow.

Ite · 01-30-2011, 09:25 PM

This movie was horrible just horrible.

philip74 · 01-30-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ite

This movie was horrible just horrible.

well you could always watch child`s play or freddy vs. jason
from your collection instead

eiknarf · 02-22-2011, 03:28 AM

Hahahaaaa!!! OMG!! There would not be a dial tone when Jabir the terrorist/insurgent hung up on Paul Conroy!

Why do movies constantly make this mistake?????????

Mobile phones don't run on a dial tone!

If some kid watches this movie in ten years, he or she is going to be like, "What the hell is that tone? Did cell phones make a tone when one party hung up?"

hardtosayx · 02-22-2011, 03:45 AM

It's not a huge mistake, so I don't think it really matters........

PopPunkNerd182 · 02-22-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Hahahaaaa!!! OMG!! There would not be a dial tone when Jabir the terrorist/insurgent hung up on Paul Conroy!

Why do movies constantly make this mistake?????????

Mobile phones don't run on a dial tone!

If some kid watches this movie in ten years, he or she is going to be like, "What the hell is that tone? Did cell phones make a tone when one party hung up?"

Wait, are you actually being serious?

eiknarf · 02-22-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PopPunkNerd182

Wait, are you actually being serious?

Yup =)

jk1138 · 04-02-2011, 03:17 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, just finished watching it would have preferred a

[Show spoiler]

raygendreau · 07-06-2011, 05:47 AM

I just finished watching this (Netflix Rental). Not much replay value for me.
Not for the claustrophobic. 7.1 audio was used effectively, which surprised me, given the size of the set.

Anyone thinking about working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan or Pakistan should watch this. I worked in Europe during the cold war and Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war as a civilian contractor. Personal risk is always high in those environments. This film gives it to you up close and personal.

Faint · 07-06-2011, 06:33 AM

Such an underrated film IMO. I'm one of the few I know that loved it, besides the lovers on here.

eiknarf · 07-06-2011, 01:33 PM

It's such a strange movie to judge. On one hand it's a well acted movie... but on the other hand it seems impossible to have re-playability.

"Oh man, I feel like watching that scene when he's in the coffin... oh wait... that's the entire movie"

It's both great and a one-time-only thing for me

MacEachaidh · 03-30-2014, 12:39 PM

I've just watched this again. Of course the journey's not quite the same once you know where the film's taking you, but Reynolds' performance justifies multiple watches and the film still holds a surprising degree of tension.

I bought it recently on Blu-ray, the local release here in Australia, and was surprised to realise that the transfer reduces the screen ratio from the OAR of 2.39:1 to a screen-filling 1.77:1. That's something I would normally rail against, and it seems to happen a lot to releases outside North America (I understand the UK release is the same as the OZ one). But in this instance, I actually like the 1.77:1 ratio far more; I have seen it in the OAR, and for me the tighter framing increases the sense of confinement (and hence, desperation) quite considerably.

I'm still against releases changing the framing, generally, but in this case I'm quite pleased with the outcome. (Uggh, does that make me a hypocrite?

)

eiknarf · 03-31-2014, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

I've just watched this again. Of course the journey's not quite the same once you know where the film's taking you, but Reynolds' performance justifies multiple watches and the film still holds a surprising degree of tension.

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That's where it gets tricky for me; when a performance is greater than a story.

For example, I know Matthew Mcconaughey and Jared Leto killed it in Dallas Buyers Club. Two of the best performances ever. Way better performances than DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in Wolf of Wall Street. But that doesn't make me love Dallas Buyers Club any more. I still prefer movie over performance.

But I see what you're saying.

04-02-2011, 03:17 AM	#115
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, just finished watching it would have preferred a [Show spoiler]happy ending

01-28-2011, 07:49 AM	#101
rockstarnati Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Schoolcraft, MI Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:331 DVD collection:25 Digital collection:825 iTunes collection:88 Trading Score:247	Just blind bought this, $20 at Walmart, worth every penny. Great film. I disagree about replay value personally, but definitely see where everyone is coming from. Reynolds looks like Bruce Campbell in the Evil Dead movies on the cover. Just wanted to point that out. Lol

01-28-2011, 03:28 PM	#102
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:963 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	Great film. INCREDIBLE acting that should have earned Ryan an award, he single handedly carried this ENTIRE movie, ALL ALONE. Even Tom Hanks in Castaway had a supporting cast at the beginning and end. But not Ryan, only voices to react to. His acting skills were INCREDIBLE and so was his wide range of emotions. From fear, desperation, anger, frustration, helplessness, and rage, all within an hour and a half. The director is also to be commended for his work in working with Ryan and the story is compelling to watch due to the build-up and your hope of his rescue. The unknown is what forces you to suffer through this journey WITH the main character. However, this is not one that could easily be watched over again. Not because of it's intensity or limited space, but simply, because once you know what happens to our main character, and how it ends, the journey seems unbearable to watch again. The reason for sticking to it has been lost after the first viewing, and while the performance is INCREDIBLE, the film lacks ENTERTAINMENT to make repeat viewings worth it. It's like watching a boat sink, over and over again, unless you have some action, or an entertaining sub-plot going on WHILE it sinks, like Titanic, to make it worth repeat viewing. Nothing entertaining here to watch. This was like watching a student film doing an experiment, and giving it an A+ grade. But now that the project is over, it better serves as a memory, or a lesson well taught. Almost like sitting through a thought-provoking seminar, you enjoy it once and got alot out of it, but you wouldn't want to sit through it again, ......you got it the first time. And this is from someone who LOVES to rewatch my favorite films over and over again for the sheer sake of being entertained.

01-28-2011, 09:01 PM	#104
rammsteinfan Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Bay Area, CA Trading Score:10	Did a blind buy on this one and already watched it twice since release day. Great little film that never gets boring.

01-28-2011, 09:12 PM	#106
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Good movie. Reynolds is a very good actor and should spend more time in serious roles like this. I don't know what pissed me off more, the fact that he couldn't get connected to anyone right away or that when he finally did, they didn't seem to care all that much. It was like, he was in a different world and everyone else was still living there own lives oblivious to his suffering...

01-30-2011, 08:20 PM	#108
Scorch Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:24	This movie was difficult at times to watch for me because I'm claustrophobic.. but I did manage to finish it, and .. wow. Just.. wow.

01-30-2011, 09:25 PM	#109
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	This movie was horrible just horrible.

02-22-2011, 03:28 AM	#111
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	Hahahaaaa!!! OMG!! There would not be a dial tone when Jabir the terrorist/insurgent hung up on Paul Conroy! Why do movies constantly make this mistake????????? Mobile phones don't run on a dial tone! If some kid watches this movie in ten years, he or she is going to be like, "What the hell is that tone? Did cell phones make a tone when one party hung up?"

02-22-2011, 03:45 AM	#112
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	It's not a huge mistake, so I don't think it really matters........

07-06-2011, 05:47 AM	#116
raygendreau Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I just finished watching this (Netflix Rental). Not much replay value for me. Not for the claustrophobic. 7.1 audio was used effectively, which surprised me, given the size of the set. Anyone thinking about working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan or Pakistan should watch this. I worked in Europe during the cold war and Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war as a civilian contractor. Personal risk is always high in those environments. This film gives it to you up close and personal.

07-06-2011, 06:33 AM	#117
Faint Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:AZ 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:186 Trading Score:132	Such an underrated film IMO. I'm one of the few I know that loved it, besides the lovers on here.

07-06-2011, 01:33 PM	#118
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	It's such a strange movie to judge. On one hand it's a well acted movie... but on the other hand it seems impossible to have re-playability. "Oh man, I feel like watching that scene when he's in the coffin... oh wait... that's the entire movie" It's both great and a one-time-only thing for me

03-30-2014, 12:39 PM	#119
MacEachaidh Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Edge of the Accretion Disc Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	I've just watched this again. Of course the journey's not quite the same once you know where the film's taking you, but Reynolds' performance justifies multiple watches and the film still holds a surprising degree of tension. I bought it recently on Blu-ray, the local release here in Australia, and was surprised to realise that the transfer reduces the screen ratio from the OAR of 2.39:1 to a screen-filling 1.77:1. That's something I would normally rail against, and it seems to happen a lot to releases outside North America (I understand the UK release is the same as the OZ one). But in this instance, I actually like the 1.77:1 ratio far more; I have seen it in the OAR, and for me the tighter framing increases the sense of confinement (and hence, desperation) quite considerably. I'm still against releases changing the framing, generally, but in this case I'm quite pleased with the outcome. (Uggh, does that make me a hypocrite? )

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