Country: Spain
Director: Daniel Monzón
Cast: Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann and Antonio Resines
After struggling his whole life, Juan finally gets a job as a prison guard and to impress other employers, he decides to pay a friendly visit to prison. Things get ugly when a riot breaks out and he accidentally ends up in a prison cell. Juan needs to act as a prisoner and that's the only way to survive in that prison.
The screenplay was adapted from a novel by Francesco Perez Gandul. Alberto Ammann may be the real hero or in the books, But the one who actually makes this thriller movie a great one is Luis Tosar. His killer look and frightening screen presence is enough to say you don't want to mess with this guy in your whole life. He plays the character of Malamadre, a criminal who has nothing to lose and follows a strange code of living. Alberto and Luis shares a unique bond which is the key factor of this prison movie. Also, the supporting cast creates a good ambience in the prison. Overall, it's a fast paced thriller movie and this is the movie that actually introduces me into the Spanish thriller world.
Verdict: Great
Director: Daniel Monzón
Cast: Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann and Antonio Resines
After struggling his whole life, Juan finally gets a job as a prison guard and to impress other employers, he decides to pay a friendly visit to prison. Things get ugly when a riot breaks out and he accidentally ends up in a prison cell. Juan needs to act as a prisoner and that's the only way to survive in that prison.
The screenplay was adapted from a novel by Francesco Perez Gandul. Alberto Ammann may be the real hero or in the books, But the one who actually makes this thriller movie a great one is Luis Tosar. His killer look and frightening screen presence is enough to say you don't want to mess with this guy in your whole life. He plays the character of Malamadre, a criminal who has nothing to lose and follows a strange code of living. Alberto and Luis shares a unique bond which is the key factor of this prison movie. Also, the supporting cast creates a good ambience in the prison. Overall, it's a fast paced thriller movie and this is the movie that actually introduces me into the Spanish thriller world.
Verdict: Great
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