Before I slam this movie, I just want to say it's a brilliant idea. The plot is cleverly designed to have things pop out at you and there are a few moments where you just wish for the best for this guy. Ryan Reynolds puts forth 110% on this movie. He is a brilliant actor, I can see it with the emotions he puts forth in this movie. This movie really needs no summary because for the length of the movie he's in buried, trying to get out. (Basically...) However brilliant this movie sounds, it was poorly executed. For the first hour, you just want to stab anyone that answers his phone call saying, "you're where?", "did you just say you're in a box?" "Iraq? We're in Ohio." "what can we do for you?" Then, for me, the ransom thing threw me off. I didn't like the british guy on the phone and the snake was just a time waster. Also, it annoyed me to no end, but in the beginning he has the lighter on for like a campfire in his coffin. Really? The only time I had a really connecting moment with the movie was the end, when the british guy is heard on the phone, "It's Mark White." That line and Ryan's face nearly brought me to tears. Other than that, I don't recommend this movie and if you must, redbox it although you will surely be disappointed, like I was.
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