Friday, November 18, 2011

Cell 211

Spanish writer and director Daniel Monzón delivered a riveting thriller with this prison drama. A new prison guard finds himself in the middle of a riot where he has to pretend to be an inmate in order to survive with unexpected consequences. Monzón mixes thrills with social commentary about the nature of prisons that makes for a satisfying experiences. Luis Tosar stars along with newcomer Alberto Ammann in compelling performances. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.

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