ByTowne ByTowne Cinema
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau St. Ottawa K1N 5Y4
Info Line: (613) 789-FILM
Buried
Print this pagePaul Conroy Isn't Ready To Die.
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Fears don’t get any more primal than this – you’re buried alive in a coffin, interred deep in the good earth awaiting death’s premature appointment. Such is the fate of Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), an American civilian all boxed up by his Iraqi kidnappers, with only two lifelines at his disposal – a Zippo lighter and a cellphone.
Working exclusively in that confined space, unravelling a plot that unfolds in real time, Cortés does a nice job sustaining the suspense, even tossing in Hitchcockian dollops of black humour. At times, the military and corporate politics are rather strained, too theatrically cruel. But the basic conceit, which never falters right through to the surprise ending, speaks creepy volumes to a cinematic audience – blanketed in darkness with no exit strategy.
– Rick Groen, The Globe And Mail
The ByTowne doesn't have a parking lot of its own, but denizens of downtown can usually find street parking close by fairly easily.
This web site is very useful, but the hard copy of the ByTowne guide still has its merits. People rely on it and love it. Plus, its calendar pages can be pulled out and posted on your fridge door, something that we still can't achieve with the web site. Get your copy today at many local stores, coffee shops and info centres around town! 