That is an ugly truth about local's attitude in cinema. They're just not bothered about others. Thank God the audience that I shared the hall with, for this movie was close to professionals, except for the ending of the movie when someone said "dah habis? ape cerite ni?". Haha...

LOL. I think another problem, is that people are way too interested with the ending. They don't care about story, script, that stuff. They just want to get to ending and be done with it.

So, screw u for being dissapointed the ending didn't go ur way. I loved it.

Try reading some of the user reviews on Yahoo Movie Malaysia

Yeah, I know that the 'respect other peoples opinion' applies but not when that opinion is full of invalid criticism! One of the main criticism from Malaysians would be: The whole movie set in a box with one guy for 1 hour, waste of time and money.

That's the point, the director wants to bring the audience into the film itself, to feel the meaning of despair and hopelessness. He wants the audience to interact with the character. Bringing the camera away from the confines of the coffin ruins the purpose of the film. I really don't get why Malaysians are so harsh on the film...

And yeah, I agree with you when you say that Malaysians don't research a film before going into it. They just see Ryan Reynolds and assume that its gonna be an action thriller

Our taste in movies is really bad. Go to boxofficemojo.com and search for Malaysian box office. Our taste is so bad that Resident Evil is the highest grossing film this year (or is it Avatar:TLA?) and is more successful than Inception.

Its the same in the US. Twilight Eclipse beat Inception at the box office too.. In Malaysia, Toy Story 3 has the most takings so far but yeah, Malaysians spammed the cinemas spending money on shit like Clash of the Titans (worse movie of the year) and The Last Airbender (never seen it and never will). Basically, films like Prince of Persia, Resident Evil, Clash of the Titans, The Last Airbender and Twilight beat Inception at the Malaysian box office.

Its not really surprising though. Teenagers rule the box office these days and they don't really have a good head in knowing which films are good and which are crap. Throw a few explosions and humongous special effects and they all come out of the cinema proclaiming: best film of the year!

I know because I was a dumb ignorant immature teen myself

Back on Buried, I was quite surprised by the commercial value of Buried in Malaysia. $190,000. Not that bad really. In the US itself, it got $986,000. Amazingly, in Turkey it made more than 2 million! Wow, Turkish people have more taste in movies than us Malaysians

Nah, i don't think its taste. Its more to Perception.

U wanna know why Inception didn't rule Malaysia? It was too much to take for the average Malaysian. They don't want movies that make them think, teach them values. Just give them something pompom powpow and ur a winner.

Which is why Drama's never worked, and Malay films that get released are horror, crap action, comedy, love stories. When was the last time you watched a drama from Malaysia?

For example, Muallaf. The reason it was banned in Malaysia (previously) was because it was too "wordy and unappealing". F*CK that. Thank God it was shown in the end.

The funniest thing I've seen is that the audiences CAN'T wait to make some noise if they figure out ONE plotpoint, as if they won a prize or something, like they're the smartest person on the room. Oh yeah, you finally figure out that one thing called PLOT DEVELOPMENT that an average moviegoer should have known, good for you. You want a cookie or something? This applies to almost every film I seen at a theater here, well, except Inception of course... 'cause when I walked out of the Inception's showing, I overheard something like "What is the totem for?" and "Saito is Leo's father, right?" "Why did the van fall in the water?" It dawn on me people here don't go to movies to understand stories etc... They go to movies to see pretty images running thru the screen while letting the background music/noise playing over it. No wonder everyone is talking in the theater... because it really doesn't matter what the dialogue or narration is... Plain and simple, They don't respect art and films. More importantly, they don't respect their own intelligence.

What intelligence?

Fair enough.

Nice one mate.

TGV 1U this Sunday was finally the time I had planned to watch this... but alas... no longer showing there.

Alright just watched it. I didn't make it to the cinemas, but this is... definitely one of the best movies of the year. Absolutely stunning. Just imagine if you're inside. I mean, wow. I am absolutely shocked (and apalled) to hear folks saying this movie is a waste of time, want my money back, boring (???)... I mean, what the heck is wrong with this movie? Nothing.

Fantastic. And so my Top 5 best movies of 2010 is completed.

Brilliant, brilliant movie making. I don't think any actor out there could have done a better job than Ryan Reynolds. Not much of a "great performance" from him you say? I think not. He had that belivability for the film's entire length. Bravo.

9.5/10

just watched it...i got to say it's really a good movie...but the ending could have been better, you know like they found his body but it's not in iraq or something...

8/10

There could not have been a better ending than how it actually ended. It is one of the best movie ending's ever.



The last few moments of the movie is a testament to the entire movie's daringness. It could have been a "movie usual" ending but damn, this is incredible. Totally edge of your seat experience.

Also just watched it a few days ago. Glad I didn't missed it. Its been a while since I last cared for a character.
You can really feel for the character. The last few minutes was just so intense and then WHAM it hits you like that with a shocker. I was like "WTF MAN NOO!" when the guy on the phone said "I'm so sorry."
Feels good to finally see a good movie without the usual endings.
Theres a scene after the credits where the camera focuses on the word "Mark White" which was written by Paul in the coffin. I'm not sure whether its supposed to send out some hint or message but yea.

I guess I'm lucky not to have watched it in the cinema otherwise it might have been spoilt by those who keeps complaining.

What a coincidence with you all, i watched it last night as well...two thumbs up from me, i really should watch it inside cinema. 8.5/10

Worse movie I have ever watch.
The whole movie set in a box with one guy for 1 hour, waste of time and money.

Watched it a few weeks back. Thought it was an alright watch.

Frankly, I can still remember how horrific it felt to be in the cinema. Not only was it so dark but it was so damn creepy. I really felt I was in the coffin!

I couldn't grasp myself for a while and it took quite a whole lot from me to just get back to feeling ok the same day I finished watching it.

wow i was asleep while watching the movie...the actor is good but the movie is all about showing man in the coffin..talk ,fight snake,and lastly dead....stupid the kidnapper didnt get anything..really man why u want to bury ur hostage..