Cell 211 details
| Formats: | 18 DVD, Blu-ray, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, Antonio Resines, Manuel Moron |
| Director: | Daniel Monzon |
| Genres: | Drama - Mystery, Thriller - Mystery, Action/Adventure, World Cinema - Spanish |
| Studio: | ELEVATION SALES |
| Original title | Celda 211 |
| Collections: | 2012's Top Films, Behind Bars, Best of HD, Critic's Choice, Decades: 00s, Exclusive!, Gangs & Cartels, HD Drama |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
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Cell 211 |
1hr 48 mins | 18 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 48 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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By Darren Bignell from LOVEFiLMDon't let this impressive Spanish prison drama pass you by...
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Outstanding Spanish thriller
By sean1970 (42 reviews) , 17 Aug 2011[Highly rated reviewer]
First time Spanish director Daniel Monzon brings us a cracking little thriller which combines tense violent action with a realistic storyline and some good gritty performances. Don't be put off with the subtitles as the movie is in Spanish as this movie is easy to follow with plenty of tense thrilling action.
Cell 211 follows Juan a prison officer who is shown the ropes the day before he starts his new job. After an accident Juan is knocked unconscious and put in a cell until medics come, but a riot starts in the prison and Juan has to pretend to be an inmate rather than face the rioting violent prisoners. He soon becomes friends with main con Malamadre the violent leader of the riot, but when Juan pregnant girlfriend is beaten in an outside scuffle by prison gaurds Juan loses the plot and becomes the leader.
I loved Cell 211 its twisty , its violent, it has believable performances and is very well made. Side the subtitles this movie is highly recommended.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(210)Don't pass this by.
By ThamesTango (9 reviews) , 04 Jun 2013This was on my watchlist for a while, and I finally watched it three days before it expired. It is gripping from the very start, the violence is never gratuitous, and the twists of the plot combine with a comment on the penal system. Don't miss it !- Was this review helpful to you?
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you juan to see it!
By graemety (6 reviews) , 01 Jun 2013This film had a good story and is a good one to see if you like prison films but having subtitles lets it down a bit!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Evening well spent!
By Gerrian (8 reviews) , 29 May 2013It's been a long time since I have a seen a proper film such as this one. Normally subtitles are a put-off but these subtitles kept me attached. The dialogue and acting in this film is very good mixed with a great plot. Worth the watch!!- Was this review helpful to you?
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"I do my best!"
By Loopgrinder (132 reviews) , 23 May 2013Brilliant film. A directorial debut that brings us a gritty, brutal and uncompromising prison drama with a very anti-Hollywood feel to it. Alberto Ammann (Spain's answer to Keanu Reeves - but a far better actor) is excellent as guard turns inmate doing what he needs to survive. This is a must watch!- Was this review helpful to you?
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It's a riot
By Yeti13 (6 reviews) , 13 May 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
Loved it. Excellent story and well acted, what more could you want? Kept you guessing though out and you get a real interest in the characters. Don't be put of with the subtitles, give it a go you'll love it!- Was this review helpful to you?
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