Buried

A civilian truck driver working in Iraq is knocked unconscious and wakes up to find himself buried alive in a coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. With limited air and resources, he must use his wits and the phone to contact help and survive.

Buried received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Ryan Reynolds's intense and claustrophobic performance. Critics lauded the film's innovative premise and its ability to sustain tension throughout its runtime, though some found the concept a bit too gimmicky. It was a standout in the thriller genre for its unique approach.

• Ryan Reynolds delivers a tour-de-force performance in a suspenseful and original thriller.

• The film masterfully builds tension within its confined setting.

• Praised for its creative premise and execution, though some found its singular focus limiting.

Google audience: Audiences were generally impressed by the film's high-concept premise and Ryan Reynolds's captivating performance, finding it to be a tense and memorable thriller. Some viewers noted that while innovative, the film's confined nature could feel repetitive.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Goya Awards.

The entire film was shot using multiple takes within a realistically constructed coffin set, with Ryan Reynolds spending the majority of the filming time inside it.