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Spanish cinema has demonstrated time and again its ability to produce high-tension thrillers that have nothing to envy of international productions. In fact, it seems that a good part of our country’s filmmakers They have specialized in it. Among these works, a film stands out that, although it may have gone unnoticed by many, is a true gem that deserves to be discovered. Starring the always brilliant Luis Tosar, he is accompanied by Javier Gutiérrez and Luis Zahera.
A race against time in the streets of A Coruña
Carlos is a banking executive who, one morning, takes his children to school. However, everything changes when he receives an anonymous call informing him that there is a bomb under his seat. If you don’t raise a large sum of money within a few hours, the device will explode. Unable to get out of the car and with his children on board, Carlos finds himself involved in a nightmare that forces him to face the consequences of his past actions. In this way, we find a thriller claustrophobic and oppressive that reminds us of other Spanish films like The cabin o Buried.
The film is a fast-paced thriller that keeps us in tension from the first minute. The action takes place almost in real time, increasing the sense of urgency and danger. Luis Tosar offers a masterful performanceconveying the panic and desperation of a man trapped in an extreme situation. Along with him, Javier Gutiérrez and Luis Zahera provide solidity to the cast, enriching a story that does not give a break during its scarce 90 minutes of duration.
The unknown It’s not just an action movie; It is also a reflection on ambition, professional ethics and the repercussions of our actions. Through the extreme situation that the protagonist is experiencing, the plot explores themes such as greed, corruption and the search for redemption in an area that has always raised eyebrows. suspicions of the general public: banking.
Dani de la Torre’s direction is impeccable, achieving a dizzying pace and a claustrophobic atmosphere that captivates from the beginning. Sometimes we don’t want to get out of the car, but with this film we find the opposite phenomenon: we will need it.
The truth is that when I came across this film in the Prime Video catalog I thought it would be just another film that didn’t have much more to contribute. Its short duration and its cast of actors – with the always present Tosar and the fashionable actors of today – made me give it a chance. It was worth it, it is very well done and the level of claustrophobia is notable. It doesn’t reach the level of Rodrigo Cortés’ film in that regard, but it is still brilliant.
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In addition, Prime Video has a fairly extensive catalog of Spanish cinema. If you want to give this movie a chance, it will surely entertain you any afternoon you have free because it is also very short. However, you have dozens of other options between thrillers and high-level dramas in the Spanish platform cinema.
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