I’m not one for silence when the credits start rolling. The moment a movie finishes, I typically begin reeling off my initial thoughts to whoever I’m watching with (or if I’m watching a movie alone, I’ll send a hurried string of messages to a colleague). But “Buried” was a special case. I can still recall watching this thriller in theaters more than a decade ago and when it finished, sitting in total silence waiting for my heart rate to return to a normal rhythm.
“Buried” sees Ryan Reynolds play a man in a truly desperate situation, and from the get-go, the stakes are so high that the tension levels border on unbearable. It’s one of the most effective thriller movies I’ve ever watched, and a clear standout in Reynolds filmography. Right now, you can watch the 2011 movie for free on Prime Video, though you’ll have to tolerate a few pesky advertisements. But that’s a small price to enjoy this suspenseful movie.
