Celda 211 DVD

A rookie prison guard finds himself trapped on the wrong side of the bars in "Cell 211," a satisfyingly intense and suitably incendiary prison drama that keeps the viewer tightly handcuffed during its first hour before falling victim to the fraud of improbability. But by that time, the pic has earned its parole by virtue of a compelling central perf from Luis Tosar, a script that focuses exclusively on the suspense, and sharp direction that suggests hitherto uneven helmer Daniel Monzon may finally have found his niche. Commercial prospects at home are solid, and positive buzz could aid an offshore breakout.