Cell 211 (2009)

This gripping story of a prison officer hiding as an inmate during a revolt will keep you at the edge of your seat. The pace of events regularly accelerates and will keep you from breathing.The film mixes the genres personal drama, thriller and action in an excellent way. Spanish actor Luis Tosar gives a terrific performance as the prison's kingpin. The protagonist, Alberto Ammann, makes it easier for viewers to feel involved in the prison's claustrophobic setting.The movie stands out of the pack of other prison dramas, also by adding the Spanish political situation as an external factor to the mix. The music fuels the tension and is definitely one of the movie's strong points. Knowing Spanish at a native level will certainly help you to enjoy this movie. For example, the prison's kingpin uses 'agua' to dismiss an official. It's the key word for illegal street vendors to warn each other that policemen are arriving.An excellent thriller, especially for those who like the genre.

Do not shy away from "Cell 211" just because it is a Spanish movie. "Cell 211" is a very entertaining movie that kicks off in high gear from the very beginning and never slows down. It is a good and interesting story that is accompanied by some strong acting performances.The story is about Juan Oliver a prison guard starting a new job at a prison. He shows up for work a day early to show initiative, loyalty and to show a good example. But Juan showed up on the wrong day, as he steps into a vicious prison riot that will have all of Spain in an uproar.Prison movies tend to follow a fairly generic guide of how to make a movie, and "Cell 211" does follow that guide as well, but it does manage to step out of this mold and go one step further. The storyline is driven by a well-written story that sinks into you and carries you along for a great ride. But it is also helped very nicely by the acting talents.While the tone is rough and cold, you can't help but get attached to the storyline and characters, because it is all so nicely put together and executed on the screen.Luis Tosar (playing Malamadre) and Alberto Ammann (playing Juan) were both phenomenal in this movie, both on their own but also opposite one another."Cell 211" is a surprisingly good prison movie that you have to watch if you enjoy the prison movie genre. And put aside any fear of foreign language films you might have, because this one is well-worth spending 108 minutes on.

Accidental undercover could be another title of this. It is made clear early on, who's who and this is a good thing for the movie. Bringing the outside "world" into the prison is great. And it also is a good thing that this is not as clichéd as a US Remake probably will be. The characters are very well drawn and you get shades of gray thrown into the mix here too.While it mostly plays inside the walls, we also get glimpses into the outside world, which isn't necessarily better than the guys who are inside the walls. A movie that does criticize as much as it does entertain and is good with both those things.

I watched this movie three years ago.Celda 211 is a 2009 Spanish prison film directed by Daniel Monzon.The movie's main characters are Luis Tosar,Alberto Ammann and Antonio Resines.Juann Oliver, wants to work in prison.But later an insane prisoner beat up to Juan Oliver and he puts it him in an empty cell.Lately 'I am guilty,I stabbed my wife' says Juan Oliver to the head of prisoners.And the events are continue like this.I think this movie is the most excited and enjoyable prison film.Also this movie have won award in many areas.And the acts are so successful.I have never watched another prison film similar to this movie.If you really want to watch an exciting movie,don't forget to watch this movie!